It’s no secret: Motorcycle helmets can save lives and prevent serious injuries. When it comes to motorcycle safety equipment, helmets are the most important component that riders can use in order to reduce the risk of death and injury.
The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a study and found that the quality of motorcycle helmets has improved dramatically in recent years. Thanks to the evolution of impact technology, helmets are saving more lives than ever. New helmets are up to 37 percent more effective in preventing rider deaths, and wearing a modern safety helmet can reduce the rider’s risk of suffering a serious or fatal injury by up to one-third.
Because of the benefits of wearing motorcycle helmets, many states have implemented laws regarding this safety equipment. If you are going to ride a motorcycle on state roads, it is important to be aware of these laws.
Even with the best safety equipment, it is still possible to sustain serious injuries in a motorcycle crash. If you were the victim of an accident, it may help to contact Morris Bart, LLC. We are specialist personal injury lawyers who can examine your case and determine if you may have a valid claim for medical expenses or lost wages.
Compulsory Helmet Use in Louisiana
Louisiana State Legislature makes it compulsory for anyone who operates or rides on a motorcycle to wear a suitable helmet. The law requires riders to strap the helmet with a suitable chinstrap whenever the motorcycle is in motion.
The helmet must also have sufficient padding and lining, as well as a visor. It is against state law for a manufacturer to make and sell a helmet that does not meet safety standards that the national commissioner sets.
If police stop you for riding without a suitable motorcycle helmet, you may face a penalty. For those who are guilty, the fine is $50. It is also compulsory to wear eye protection under certain circumstances.
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Protective Eyewear While Riding a Motorcycle
Louisiana state law requires anyone riding a motorcycle to have adequate eye protection in the form of goggles or a suitable helmet visor. If your motorcycle has a built-in windshield that meets the prescribed minimum height for protection, the law does not require you to wear protective eyewear.
If you sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash that was not your fault, call Morris Bart, LLC today. We can examine the circumstances surrounding your crash, and we may be able to help you file a claim for damages against the negligent individual. Call us today at 1-800-537-8185, and one of our personal injury attorneys will meet with you to discuss your case.
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