Gilbert motorcycle helmet laws allow adult riders to choose to wear a helmet or not. However, you must make an informed choice.
The personal injury attorneys at Phillips Law Group often represent members of the community injured in motorcycle accidents. They can help you obtain maximum compensation for any injuries you sustained in an accident, regardless of your choice regarding helmet use.
Motorcycle helmet use is a polarizing issue. Some people strongly believe it is irresponsible for anyone to ride without a helmet, while others are equally adamant that they have a right to ride without one.
Each state makes its own determinations regarding motorcycle helmet use. Arizona Revised Statute § 28-964 makes helmets mandatory for motorcycle operators or passengers under 18. Adult riders are not required to wear helmets, but all riders must wear eye protection regardless of age.
A motorcycle operator over 18 can get a ticket if they transport a passenger under 18 who is not wearing a helmet. An adult operator also can get a ticket if a member of the party they are riding with is under 18 and not wearing a helmet.
When a motorcyclist is injured in a collision, they can sue the other vehicle’s driver if that driver was negligent. In most collisions between bikes and other vehicles, the driver of the other vehicle usually has at least partial responsibility for the crash.
Arizona law recognizes that both parties to an accident often bear some responsibility. An injured person who was negligent can sue for compensation, but the amount they can collect is reduced by a percentage equal to their portion of the fault.
The attorneys at Phillips Law Group are adept at proving that a motorcyclist was the victim of a negligent driver and should receive full compensation. However, when a motorcyclist sustains an injury while not wearing a helmet, a jury could determine that they contributed to their injuries. Even though it is not legally negligent to choose to ride without a helmet in Gilbert, a jury might decide that the biker could have prevented or reduced the injury by making a different choice.
Gilbert motorcycle helmet laws do not require adults to wear a helmet. However, if you were not wearing a helmet when you were hurt, it is essential to obtain experienced legal counsel to preserve your right to fair compensation.
Phillips Law Group provides aggressive advocacy for motorcycle riders, regardless of whether they choose to wear helmets. Set up a free consultation with one of their injury lawyers to discuss your motorcycle accident and how they can help.
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