Motorcycle Accident FAQs
- Can I still sue if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
- What should I do if I was hit and the other vehicle drives away?
- I’m not sure if my safety gear was up to standards. What should I do?
Can I still sue if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
Helmet laws in Wisconsin apply primarily for young riders who don’t have a full license yet. While this means that a rider may not be legally penalized after a motorcycle accident for not wearing a helmet, their case may still suffer because of the lack of a helmet. As with any injury claim, a person needs to prove that they tried to avoid injury as much as possible. Not wearing a helmet can certainly hurt this part of a person injury case.
While this may damage a case, it certainly doesn’t end it. Whether you were wearing a helmet or not, you may still be entitled to pursue compensation after a motorcycle accident caused by another person’s mistakes. For more information regarding your legal options following an accident, contact the Milwaukee motorcycle accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today by calling 800-242-2874.
What should I do if I was hit and the other vehicle drives away?
Hit-and-run accidents are a serious issue for motorcycle riders. When a car or truck driver runs a motorcyclist off of the road, they may not even realize the kind of damage and suffering they can cause. Visibility is a major problem with these accidents, but that doesn’t excuse hit-and-run behavior.
If you or someone you love has been struck by an unidentified motorist in a hit-and-run accident, there may be some understandable confusion about what next steps to take. To discuss how the law may be able to step in a provide a means of financial compensation for those injuries, contact the Milwaukee motorcycle accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.
I’m not sure if my safety gear was up to standards. What should I do?
Motorcycle safety gear, like helmets and proper footwear, is extremely important for a rider to wear. In fact, the Department of Transportation (DOT) works to certify safety equipment for motorcyclists. Any piece of equipment that’s considered road-ready by the government should be marked as such. In particular, helmets should have a DOT approval label somewhere on them if they’re considered safe for use.
If you took proper precautions to stay safe on the road and were injured because of someone else’s recklessness, there may be legal options available for you to fight for compensation. We understand that these can be difficult times, which is why we’re here to help those who need it most. To learn more about your options as an injured motorcyclist, contact the Milwaukee motorcycle accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.
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If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it’s important that you speak with an attorney to protect your rights. Contact our dedicated motorcycle accident attorneys today by calling 800-242-2874.
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