Mark Roman | July 17, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Understanding Florida Helmet Laws
Riding a motorcycle can be a leisurely way to spend the day. However, it goes without saying that riders are at a higher risk of being involved in a motorcycle crash. While it’s impossible to predict a motorcycle accident, you should always heed safety precautions before you go out for a ride. Should a situation arise where you are involved in an accident, wearing a helmet can save you from life-threatening injuries. Read on to learn how Florida helmet laws are in place to protect you.
Florida Helmet Laws Explained
Florida’s motorcycle helmet laws state that any person operating or riding a motorcycle must wear protective headgear as per federal safety guidelines. However, there are other helmet law provisions that you need to know:
- Every motorcyclist under the age of 21 must wear a helmet.
- Motorcyclists over the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle without a helmet if they are covered by an insurance policy that provides at least $10,000 medical insurance benefits for injuries as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
How Helmets Keep You Protected
Wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle can reduce the risk of sustaining a head injury as well as death. Your brain plays an important role in the function of your body. Having a well-fitted helmet while out for a ride can reduce the likelihood of sustaining the following injuries as the result of an accident:
- Concussion
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Paralysis
- Brain hemorrhage
- Recurring seizures
Contact the Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Law Firm of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today
For more information, please contact the legal team of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for a free initial consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Clearwater. We have five convenient locations in Florida: Clearwater, New Port Richey, and Tampa.
We serve throughout Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and its surrounding areas:
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Clearwater Office
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Clearwater, FL 33765
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New Port Richey, FL, 34655
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