Motorcycle Accident Brain Injury

Helmets reduce risk of brain injury in a motorcycle accident

Motorcyclists have little crash protection, which means motorcycle riders face a greater risk of injury than do occupants in cars.

Traumatic brain injury in particular is a risk that bikers face, especially those who choose not to wear helmets. In Texas, it is legal for a rider to not wear a helmet as long as the rider is 21 or older.

For many riders, the decision to not wear head protection is a matter of personal choice, but statistically people without helmets are more likely to sustain traumatic brain injury or fatal head injury in a motorcycle accident than those who wear helmets while riding. Helmets are about 37 percent effective in preventing accident fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

If you or a loved one sustained a brain injury in a motorcycle accident, contact a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer. A fatal injury may be grounds for a motorcycle accident wrongful death lawsuit. We handle cases throughout Texas, including Amarillo, Irving and Austin. Call (817) 424-5999 or reach us toll-free at 1-877-809-9699 today. The Glenn Law Firm can provide a potent combination of experience and resources for clients who have sustained brain injuries in motorcycle wrecks.

Facts about motorcycle crashes

• Head injury remains the leading cause of death in motorcycle accidents (source: US Department of Transportation)
• Hospital stays are longer for riders who do not wear helmets
• In at least one state where the helmet law was repealed (Pennsylvania), head injuries increased (University of Pittsburgh study)

At the Glenn Law Firm, we understand that Texas gives riders the choice to ride without a helmet. Some riders may sustain serious injuries even with helmets. If you sustain a brain injury, or a loved one sustains a TBI, please contact a brain injury lawyer in Fort Worth/Dallas for a free consultation. We provide strong, aggressive representation for clients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in motorcycle accidents.

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