Understanding Helmet Laws as They Apply in Motorcycle Accidents
Just because a motorcycle rider wasn't wearing a helmet, it doesn't mean that he or she was responsible for the accident or the injuries that resulted. Attorney Dallas Hartman understands Pennsylvania’s and Ohio’s helmet laws and will fight for your recovery after a serious bike crash. Call us at 1-866-586-1910 for a free consultation.
Serious injuries and fatalities from motorcycle accidents are at an all-time high in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. Without a helmet, bikers involved in accidents are more likely to suffer serious, life-threatening head and brain injury. If you ride a bike, wear a helmet. Even if it’s not the law, it makes good sense.
Pennsylvania does not legally require motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. Ohio does have a helmet law, but it generally applies only to novice riders and those under the age of 18.
It is important to understand the fact that motorcyclists in Pennsylvania and Ohio are at great risk of suffering serious personal injury or death if they do not wear a helmet and other protective gear, even though the law does not require them to do so. However, in saying this we certainly do not mean to imply that bikers who ride without helmets are automatically to blame for their own injuries.
In many cases, a negligent driver is to blame for the motorcycle accident. Since 1984, attorney Dallas W. Hartman has helped countless motorcycle accident victims recover full and fair financial compensation for injuries suffered due to negligent motorists who fail to follow the rules of the road. He can help you too.
If were injured or a loved one died in a motorcycle crash anywhere in Pennsylvania or Ohio, whether or not a helmet was worn, the law may still be on your side. Call the Law Office of Dallas W. Hartman toll free at 1-866-586-1910 to speak to a lawyer immediately to find out whether you have a case. Your initial consultation is free and we will never charge you for costs or our legal services unless we obtain you a financial recovery for your injuries or loss.
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