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How Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Can Help You Stay Safe

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wearing a motorcycle helmetRiding a motorcycle can be dangerous, but there are things you can do to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. One of the most important precautions is to obey California state law and always wear a motorcycle helmet when you ride, but did you know that a helmet can do more than protect your head to help keep you safe? Learn how the benefits of wearing a helmet could help you avoid a collision in the first place.

Reducing Wind Noise

Wearing a motorcycle helmet with a visor keeps wind out of your face, improving visibility. Wind reduction is particularly helpful in chilly weather, because cold wind can cause windburn, which is similar to a sunburn. Helmets that cover your ears may also reduce wind noise, resulting in a quieter ride. Wind noise reduction can make it easier to hear what is going on around you and to remain aware of any dangerous situations you are approaching.

Improving Your View of the Road

Helmets with face shields protect your face from bugs, dust, twigs and other airborne objects while you are riding. These objects can be distracting or obstruct your view of the road. Today’s motorcycle helmets often have sun-glare protection and tinted visor options. Temporarily reduced visibility from sun glare is a contributing factor in many accidents.

Keeping Your Hair Out of Your Face

Do you have long hair? Helmets can keep your hair in place. Wind can whip longer hair into a rider’s eyes, causing discomfort and obstructing the rider’s vision of the road.

Protecting You from the Weather

Rain, dust storms, and other inclement weather make riding a motorcycle even more dangerous. A helmet can keep rain out of your eyes and off of your face, preventing reduced visibility and a distraction that could cause you to lose control of your bike. Paired with riding gear, motorcycle helmets offer protection regardless of the season.

Setting an Example for Other Riders

Set an example other motorcyclists can follow by obeying California laws, including wearing a helmet every time you ride. Even the most skilled riders wear helmets and other protective gear, because collisions can happen when you least expect it. Modern helmets are manufactured to be comfortable and lightweight to avoid neck strain and help you stay focused on the road.

Contact an Attorney if You Were Injured in an Accident

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact a Sacramento motorcycle accident attorney from Arnold Law Firm today for a free, no obligation legal consultation.

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Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.