Although most motorcyclists are not required to wear a helmet when riding their bikes in Florida, they are nonetheless required to maintain a certain level of insurance if they do not wear helmets. Furthermore, moped drivers and riders under age 16 are required to wear helmets.
So does it matter whether or not you were wearing a helmet at the time of your accident? There is no guarantee that this information will not prejudice insurance claims adjusters, judges or juries against you when you make a claim for compensation for your injuries. An insurance company may claim that you were partially at fault for your injuries if you were not wearing a helmet.
It is also important to pay attention to changes in the law that may eventually require the use of helmets. For this reason and many other reasons, it is critical to talk to an attorney as soon as possible after a motorcycle accident.
It is very possible that you were not at fault at all in the motorcycle crash that injured you. Another driver may have caused the accident, with no debate necessary. Still, the question of what caused your injuries may include the question of whether you were wearing a helmet and if not, why not. Orlando motorcycle accident injury attorney Scott M. Miller is prepared to zealously represent you after a crash — helmet or no helmet.
Questions About Florida Motorcycle Helmet Law? Accident Lawyer Scott M. Miller Can Answer.
What truly sets The Law Office of Scott M. Miller apart is a commitment to personal service. For thoughtful answers about Florida motorcycle helmet law accidents, lawyer Scott M. Miller welcomes inquiries along with requests for free consultations regarding motorcycle accidents. Mr. Miller is available 24 hours a day to take calls from clients and personally handles clients' cases. Few lawyers are willing to be so accessible; at large law firms, you may not even be able to speak with an attorney most of the time.
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