Motorcycle helmets save lives. But laws about helmet use vary from state to state, and whether a rider was wearing one at the time of a crash can have a major impact on a legal claim. At Kelleher Law, we help motorcycle accident victims in Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, and Roswell, Georgia, understand their rights after a crash—whether they were wearing a helmet or not.
Florida Motorcycle Helmet Laws
In Florida, riders over the age of 21 are not legally required to wear a helmet if they carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage. Riders under 21, however, must wear a helmet at all times.
While the law allows some riders to go without helmets, doing so can affect both safety and compensation in a personal injury case.
Georgia Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Georgia has one of the strictest helmet laws in the country. All motorcycle riders and passengers, regardless of age, must wear a helmet that complies with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
Failure to wear a helmet not only increases the risk of serious injury but may also affect the outcome of a legal claim.
How Helmet Use Impacts Injury Claims
Insurance companies often argue that riders who weren’t wearing helmets are partially at fault for their injuries, even if another driver caused the crash. This can reduce compensation under comparative negligence laws in both Florida and Georgia.
However, not wearing a helmet does not automatically bar recovery. Victims may still be entitled to damages for:
- Medical bills and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term care needs
- Wrongful death damages for families
An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can fight back against unfair blame and maximize recovery.
Why Riders Need Legal Help
Motorcycle accident cases often involve serious injuries and biased assumptions against riders. At Kelleher Law, we:
- Investigate crash reports and eyewitness accounts
- Work with medical experts to prove injuries
- Challenge insurance companies that try to shift blame
- Fight aggressively for full and fair compensation
Serving Riders in Florida and Georgia
Whether your motorcycle accident happened in Naples, Fort Myers, or Roswell, Kelleher Law is here to protect your rights and help you recover.
