Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., San Antonio: MOTORCYCLE HELMET SAFETY TIPS

Riding your motorcycle on the open road is one of the most exhilarating feelings you can experience. That is not to say there are no risks involved. Riding a motorcycle is also one of the most dangerous things you can do on the road. No matter how safely you ride, other drivers can make mistakes and endanger your safety at no fault of your own. If that happens, we know some lawyers who can help. But before then, you can ensure you wear the best gear to keep yourself safe. We have created this blog to show you what helmet to look for when getting ready for your next ride.

HELMET SAFETY

It is no secret that head injuries are one of the most common injuries in motorcycle accidents and the most vulnerable area of your body during a crash. This reason alone is why getting the best helmet for you is vital to protecting your safety when riding. While half-helmets look stylish, studies have shown that nearly half of the head injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident damage the chin, face, and cheeks. These injuries mean a full-face helmet is essential to protecting your face and the rest of your head. The top three factors to consider when deciding what helmet best fits you are the safety rating, the way the helmet fits, and the age of the helmet.

SAFETY RATING

When choosing a helmet, confirm it does meet the DOT standards. While it is illegal to sell helmets that do not pass the Department of Transportation’s test, companies can work around this by selling helmets as novelty helmets instead of motorcycle helmets. Some third-party companies, like the Snell Foundation, test the effectiveness of motorcycle helmets. The Snell Foundation tests helmets to a higher standard than DOT and proves what helmets go beyond and offer the best protection during an accident. Any helmet that has both the DOT and the Snell certification is trustworthy.

HELMET FIT

The helmet a rider wears should fit snug on their head. Anything less than a tight fit can cause issues and affect the rider’s safety. If the helmet fits loose and lets too much airflow, the noise inside your helmet can reach dangerous levels and may even contribute to hearing loss.

HELMET AGE

Nearly every helmet is only designed to withstand one impact. This impact can be as severe as a motorcycle accident or as simple as accidentally dropping it on the ground. Either way, once the helmet has suffered its first significant impact, any use as a practical motorcycle helmet is risky. This fact and the fact that most manufacturers recommend replacing a helmet after three years are why it is best to buy a new helmet instead of a used one.

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If you or someone you love has been in a motorcycle accident and was seriously injured, you will need all the help available. Our motorcycle attorneys handle cases on behalf of those seriously injured. We also analyze the accident to identify all the potentially responsible parties and their insurance companies.

Our team works with life planners to determine estimates of your future treatment needs and living expenses because of the injury. It is vital to account for future medical costs and lost income in addition to current medical bills when preparing a claim for compensation.

Our motorcycle accident lawyers negotiate aggressively on behalf of our clients for a settlement that reflects the severity of the motorcyclist’s injuries. A settlement is the quickest way to get the money that you need to regain control of your life.

Unfortunately in some instances, an insurance company will simply refuse to do what is right. Our attorneys are prepared to go to court to seek justice and we are confident of our litigation skills.

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