V20.3: Motorcycle rider injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : person injured while boarding or alighting

The term Motorcycle RIder Injured in Collision with Pedestrian or Animal refers to physical harm incurred while a person is either boarding or alighting from a motorcycle, and this injury occurs due to a collision with either an animal or a pedestrian. A variety of injuries may result from such accidents, ranging from minor bruises and abrasions, to more serious conditions such as fractures, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries. Injuries could be either blunt or penetrating, depending on the circumstances of the collision. Severity also widely depends on the speed of the motorcycle, the size and speed of the pedestrian or animal, as well as whether the rider was wearing safety gear at the time of the accident. Symptoms can range from pain and swelling in the area of injury, visible lacerations, difficulty moving limbs, or in severe cases, unconsciousness or disorientation.