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Those of us who ride motorcycles know that our hobby is rewarding but also carries risks. We enjoy the thrill of riding, and we know too well that motorcycle accidents happen. The numbers can’t be ignored.
Wearing a DOT-certified helmet is the best step you can take to protect yourself from death or injury in a motorcycle accident. Since 2008, North Carolina law has required all riders to wear DOT-compliant (aka Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, or FMVSS, 218-compliant) motorcycle helmets while on a motorcycle on public roads.
A landmark study of 900 motorcycle crashes conducted by the University of Southern California stated that:
“The only significant protective equipment is the qualified safety helmet, and it is capable of a spectacular reduction of head injury frequency and severity.… This research shows NO reasons for a motorcycle rider to be without a safety helmet; qualified helmets do not limit vision or hearing in traffic or cause injury.”
According to the NHTSA, helmets are estimated to be 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders and 41 percent for motorcycle passengers.
The NHTSA says 64 percent of motorcyclists overall wear FMVSS 218-compliant helmets. In states with universal helmet laws, 89 percent of riders consistently wear helmets, compared with 48 percent in all other states.
Further, all drivers must learn to share the road with motorcyclists. According to NHTSA, when motorcycles crash with other vehicles, the other driver is often at fault.
The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor can help you obtain compensation for your injuries and other losses after a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. Jason Taylor is a motorcycle rider and an experienced North Carolina motorcycle accident attorney. He understands you, your injuries, and the laws that protect your rights.
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