Florida Helmet Law Lawyer in Boca Raton

Representing Victims of Motorcycle Accidents in South Florida

Motorcycles crashes are some of the most serious types of accidents on the road. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that more than 6500 motorcyclists were injured and more than 300 were killed in 2004 due to these accidents.

In an attempt to reduce the amount of motorcycle accident injuries and fatalities, Florida has strict laws geared specifically toward motorcycle riders. Helmet laws are one such example.

What Is the Florida Helmet Law?

Florida requires all motorcycle riders under the age of 21 to wear a helmet. Those over 21 who choose not to wear a helmet must carry at least $10,000 in medical coverage insurance. Standard health insurance applies so long as it does not exclude motorcycle accident injuries. Medicare and Medicaid should also provide the necessary coverage.

Effects of Not Wearing a Helmet

If you are over the age of 21, it is your choice whether you wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Florida. That being said, the attorneys at Brodie & Friedman, P.A., strongly encourage you to do so. If you are in a motorcycle accident, a simple safety choice can mean the difference between life and death.

If you do not wear a helmet and are in an accident, the effects can be devastating. Some of the injuries include:

• Skull fracture
• Wrongful death
• Frontal lobe brain injury, resulting in mood disorders or aggressive behavior
• Occipital lobe brain injury, affecting the ability to focus or distinguish colors
• Parietal lobe brain injury, affecting the ability to control muscle functions
• Brain stem injury, resulting in a coma and complete brain damage

We Care About Your Safety

To learn more about Florida helmet laws or for assistance in filing a motorcycle accident claim, please schedule a free initial consultation by calling us at (561) 948-4078. If you prefer, fill out our intake form and we will contact you promptly.