Arizona Motorcycle Helmet Laws Are Life-Changing

Arizona Motorcycle Helmet Laws

Motorcycle helmet laws, including Arizona motorcycle helmet laws, have proven to save lives. In 2020, the IIHS reported 5,579 motorcyclists died in crashes. That was the most ever recorded. Motorcycle deaths accounted for 14% of all motor vehicle crash deaths.

Not all motorcycle deaths are preventable, but wearing a specialized motorcycle helmet is good for providing protection to your most vital body part. A full-face helmet will, of course, offer the best and most complete protection. This is even more important when you consider that 34.6% of the impact to a helmet occurs on the lower front portion of the helmet. An area that is excluded from “half helmets” or open face helmets.

In Arizona, all motorcycle riders under the age of 18 must wear a protective helmet. The law also requires all riders, not matter their age, to have eye protection. Eye protection can come in the form of glasses, goggles, helmet with a visor or face shield, or riding a motorcycle with a windshield. That’s it. Pure and simple.

Gage Mathers Law Group has represented many riders who have been victims of a motorcycle crash. We have seen the devastating effects on the lives of riders and their loved ones. A rider’s injuries can range from minor abrasions and soreness to broken bones, degloving injuries, severe road rash, traumatic brain injuries, and death.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact our Phoenix motorcycle accident lawyer. Let us take the burden of dealing with the insurance companies off your shoulders so that you and your family can focus on recovering. We will thoroughly investigate your accident, find all sources of compensation, and fight to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.

Our no fee guaranty means you have nothing to lose!

Life Saving Facts About Motorcycle Helmets

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

• Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 69%.
• Helmets saved an estimated 1,872 lives in 2017.
• 749 more lives could have been saved if all motorcyclists had worn helmets in 2017.
• Each year, the United States could save $1.5 billion in economic costs if all motorcyclists wore helmets.
• Motorcycle helmets are 37 percent (for riders) and 41 percent (for passengers) effective in preventing deaths.

These days, the majority of U.S. states have universal or partial helmet laws. This runs contrary to bike culture ideologies and myths. Many riders may claim that their vision or hearing is diminished when wearing one; however, studies support the contrary. There is resistance by many riders, objecting to mandatory helmet laws and suggesting real men don’t wear helmets, but the fact is a helmet provides better protection than nothing at all and may one day save your life.

Most modern helmets do not reduce visibility or impair hearing. You should be able to find one that is comfortable and increases your safety. Never mind just surviving a crash, helmets can also prevent significant brain injuries. Make sure your helmet has a valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) label. The label means the helmet meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards – this is also known as the FMVSS 218 standard. Novelty helmets without this label may not meet the same standard and will not provide the best protection needed in a crash.

Read more about motorcycle accident safety.   You can also read about the CDC’s report on Key Injury and Violence Data; and the National Safety Council’s report that Motor Vehicle Deaths Estimated to Have Dropped 2% in 2019.

Our Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Can Help

If you or a loved one have been in a motorcycle accident, stress and anxiety level can go through the roof as medical bills come in but paychecks do not. That is why our motorcycle accident attorneys will guide you through the legal process, including:

• Filing a claim with your insurance company.
• Filing a claim with the other driver’s insurance company.
• Negotiating with the insurance companies so you don’t have to.
• Negotiating with health care providers and other lien claimants.
• Filing a lawsuit, if necessary.
• Representing you in court.
• Help you get the compensation you deserve.

You can focus on your recovery while we focus on getting you the justice you deserve. Don’t hesitate, call the experienced motorcycle accident lawyers at Gage Mathers now.

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 23 years
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