road rash
noun
: mild to severe skin abrasion resulting from a fall (as from a bicycle or motorcycle) which usually involves sliding on a hard rough surface
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Moderate road rash: Moderate or second-degree road rash involves deeper abrasions that extend beyond the top layer of skin.
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Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
The first man — Sebastián Hernandez, 23 of Hammond — suffered severe road rash and a possible broken left arm, according to the release.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
Severe road rash: Severe or third-degree road rash involves extensive damage to the skin and underlying tissues.
—Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
She is believed to sustained the road rash prior to her death, the report said.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2023
Treatment for road rash Proper and prompt treatment of road rash is crucial to prevent infection, promote healing and minimize scarring.
—Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
Garret, who suffered severe road rash and skin lacerations in the accident, is also recovering at home in Utah, along with his son, WCSC reported.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 May 2023
Bass and Lewis shared photos of their injuries — road rash and a swollen knee for Bass, a bruised ankle for Lewis.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2020
Many of the greyhounds have scars or road rash, which Kiburtz said could have come from falling off the truck.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2022
Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
The first man — Sebastián Hernandez, 23 of Hammond — suffered severe road rash and a possible broken left arm, according to the release.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
Severe road rash: Severe or third-degree road rash involves extensive damage to the skin and underlying tissues.
—Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
She is believed to sustained the road rash prior to her death, the report said.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2023
Treatment for road rash Proper and prompt treatment of road rash is crucial to prevent infection, promote healing and minimize scarring.
—Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023
Garret, who suffered severe road rash and skin lacerations in the accident, is also recovering at home in Utah, along with his son, WCSC reported.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 May 2023
Bass and Lewis shared photos of their injuries — road rash and a swollen knee for Bass, a bruised ankle for Lewis.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2020
Many of the greyhounds have scars or road rash, which Kiburtz said could have come from falling off the truck.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2022
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“Road rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/road%20rash. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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