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What if I Wasn't Wearing a Helmet during a Motorcycle Accident?

A motorcycle can be a great way to get a little fresh air, exposing you to the outside world in a way a car can’t. But that freedom can come with a price: your safety. Even if you were wearing a helmet, you may have suffered severe injuries that could affect your life moving forward. But what if you weren’t wearing a helmet during a motorcycle accident? 

You may have already suffered severe injuries, and now, the at-fault party may be using your lack of a helmet against you. If you’re not prepared to defend your claim, you could lose a large part of your compensation. If you’re worried about the at-fault party shifting the blame to you, reach out for help from an attorney. 

Can Your Helmet Affect Your Motorcycle Accident Claim? 

When you’re in a motorcycle accident in Florida, you may be concerned that you don’t have a chance to get compensated because you weren’t wearing a helmet. The insurance company or at-fault party may have already claimed you were being careless with your safety by failing to wear the helmet. 

However, you may not have been required to wear your helmet. Motorcyclists over twenty-one aren’t always required to wear a helmet. As long as you have liability insurance that covers at least $10,000, you can skip wearing your helmet. 

That won’t always stop the at-fault party from pinning the blame on you, though. You may need a lawyer to defend your claim and prove you weren’t being reckless by failing to wear a helmet. 

Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Victims

When you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident, you need compensation that covers all your damages, or losses caused by the accident. These damages should cover both your economic and non-economic costs. 

You may already be familiar with the financial impact of your claim. You know your motorcycle is totaled, your medical bills are high, and you haven’t been able to work. But you may need a Tampa motorcycle accident lawyer’s help to find the financial costs of your intangible damages. 

These damages, like pain and suffering or emotional trauma, can take a toll on your life. Talk to your motorcycle accident attorney about your losses and how to get your maximum compensation for those losses. 

Talk to an Attorney after Your Tampa Motorcycle Accident 

After a motorcycle accident, you may be concerned about what you can do about your losses. You may even be worried you’re not entitled to help for your losses. If you weren’t wearing a helmet, it can possibly affect your losses if you don’t have the guidance you need. 

At Anderson & Anderson, we can help you go after compensation for your Tampa motorcycle accident, even if you weren’t wearing a helmet. We offer free consultations, too, so you can speak to a lawyer before you make any decisions about your accident claim. 

When you’re ready to file a claim, get your free consultation by calling 813-251-0072 or by visiting us online to learn more. 


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