Why helmets are important | Perrysburg, Ohio motorcycle accident attorneys

The issue of helmet use is controversial in Ohio and throughout the country. Some riders feel they can hear and see better without a helmet, while others simply like letting their hair blow in the breeze. Many motorcyclists, though, don’t feel as safe or secure without a helmet. It’s an issue of personal preference.

Regardless of how you feel about the issue, statistics show it’s safer to ride with a helmet. In 2007, 63 percent of the motorcyclists killed were not wearing a helmet, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. In 2006, 70 percent of riders killed had no helmet. Of those who were injured, roughly 51 percent weren’t wearing a helmet.

Statistics don’t always tell the whole story and we don’t offer them to alarm you, but they do give us all an idea of how dangerous it can be to ride a motorcycle. Many times, motorcyclists aren’t responsible for the accidents in which they’ve been involved. In those situations, they need a lawyer to guide them through the often-complicated personal injury process.