What Happens If Virginia Riders Do Not Wear Motorcycle Helmets?
While our motorcycle accident lawyer in Virginia does not handle criminal cases, we know it is a Class 4 misdemeanor not to wear a motorcycle helmet, meaning the rider could be fined up to $250.
The National Safety Council Injury Facts reported that motorcycle helmets are 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists and 41% effective for motorcycle passengers.
If you were not wearing a helmet at the time of a collision, the chances of suffering catastrophic injuries increase dramatically. While the negligent driver’s insurance company cannot use the rider’s not wearing the helmet as an “out” for paying for their damages, it could be used to argue that the rider assumed the risk. This could result in damages being reduced or even eliminated entirely.
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