Helmet Safety from a Memphis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Riding a motorcycle can be one of life’s pleasures, but when Tennessee motorcycle accidents happen, the pleasure can easily turn to pain, especially when head injuries happen. As Memphis motorcycle accident lawyers, we urge all bikers to wear helmets when they hop aboard their two-wheeled companions.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers some thought-provoking statistics concerning motorcycle accidents:
- In the year 2008, motorcycle accidents claimed the lives of 5,290 Americans.
- The number of motorcycle crash deaths increased each year from 1997 to 2008.
- Medical care and productivity costs run to over $12 billion each year.
- Wearing motorcycle helmets prevents an estimated 37% of crash deaths for operators and 41% for passengers.
- Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by 69%.
- Not wearing a helmet increases the likelihood of death by 40%.
- An estimated 1,800 riders’ lives were saved in 2008 by wearing helmets.
- An estimated 800 more could have been saved if everyone wore helmets.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) adds these facts to the huge amount of evidence pointing to wearing helmets:
- The use of motorcycle helmets declined nationally from 71% in 2000 to 63% in 2008.
- In 2007, 63% of fatalities were in states without all-rider motorcycle helmet laws.
- During the same year, only 14% died in states with all-rider laws.
- Motorcycle operators are 37% more likely than those riding in passenger cars to die in a road accident.
- Among all Americans, a whopping 80% favor all-rider motorcycle helmet laws.
If these statistics are enough to make sure you are always wearing a helmet while operating your bike, then you have made the right decision. There are enough risks in motorcycle riding, why add to them?
The Memphis motorcycle accident lawyers at Bailey & Greer hope that all your rides are safe ones. But, if you are injured in a serious middle Tennessee motorcycle accident, we are here to help. We can provide you with the kind of personal dedication that you may need in order to recover both physically and financially from an accident. Call us toll-free today at 901-680-9777 for a free case evaluation.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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