Since 1988 Arizona has had a helmet law, which affects every motorcyclist in the state. The result of not wearing a helmet in Arizona can be far more disastrous than a traffic ticket.
In Arizona if your head is injured in an accident and it can be proven that a helmet would probably have reduced or prevented the injury you may be prevented from receiving any money from the other driver even though he caused the accident.
This law is not in any statute but was a court decision. It has not been widely reported in the papers and few motorcyclists are aware that not wearing a helmet may result in their not being able to collect any money for serious head injury.
As a former judge and trial lawyer I have seen motorcyclists with horrible brain damage who are unable to get the money they need for their medical bills and family because they didn't wear a helmet.
It is common knowledge that juries do not like motorcyclists who don't wear helmets and punish bikers by giving them less money for injuries even though the injuries were to their legs or arms and a helmet wouldn't have made any difference.
This is obviously unfair but it is a fact. Your decision to not wear a helmet may prevent you from getting money from the other driver's insurance on your insurance.
J. Russell Brown Jr. is a trial lawyer and motorcyclist; he founded BAM Breakdown and Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists 1-800-4-BIKERS in 1980.
Terry H. Pillinger is a former judge, trial lawyer and motorcyclist who has been working with J. Russell Brown Jr. and his law firm for over 17 years.
If you are involved in an accident you need an experienced lawyer who rides, contact Russ Brown and his motorcycle lawyers at 1-800-4-BIKERS.

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13047 Ventura Blvd #100
Studio City, Ca 91604
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