Most injury attorneys in Arizona know that the law involving wearing a helmet while on a motorcycle is inconsistent. Unfortunately, most people, and some lawyers, don’t recognize this inconsistency. Why is this important? Because the ramifications of this inconsistency can be unfair to motorcyclists in Arizona.
Arizona does not have a helmet law that requires everyone to wear a helmet while riding. Most people know this. However, based on age and other factors, there are certain people who are required to wear a helmet, but the average adult does not have to. But even though the law allows most adults to ride a motorcycle without a helmet, it also allows a negligent driver that caused a serious injury to avoid responsibility because the rider wasn’t wearing a helmet.
In addition, some personal injury attorneys assume that wearing a helmet would have prevented the injury. But the facts don’t support this. According to one study, more than half of all fatalities happened even when a motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Arizona and the negligent driver is trying to avoid blame because you weren’t wearing a helmet, please contact Breyer Law Offices. Our Scottsdale motorcycle crash lawyers have experience in these kinds of motorcycle cases and can give you honest answers and guidance, as well as educate you about all of your legal options, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
