Always Use a DOT-Approved Motorcycle Helmet
When it comes to motorcycle accidents, there is no question that helmets save lives. In Washington State, wearing a helmet for motorcycle riders isn’t an option or a choice. Here, it’s the law. The law also required riders to wear a helmet that has been certified by the manufacturer as meeting the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) safety standards. A helmet meeting these standards set by DOT will have a sticker on the back and inside labeling indicating the name, helmet model, size and other manufacturing information. In addition, a certified helmet has an inner foam lining usually about an inch thick and does not flex as easily as novelty helmets that are made with plastic and offer very little protection in the event of a crash.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact the experienced Tacoma personal injury lawyer so you can find out what your legal rights are and how to protect them.