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Does Illinois Require Me To Wear A Motorcycle Helmet?

Blog Post by Barry G. Doyle

If you ride a motorcycle in Illinois, the state laws DO NOT require you to wear a motorcycle helmet. In fact, you can operate a motorcycle, a scooter, and almost any other type of motor-powered cycle without wearing a helmet. You must, however, wear protective eye gear, unless your motorcycle has its own windshield. But you DO NOT need protective headgear to ride on the highways of Illinois.If you do wear a helmet, there are no restrictions against having internal speakers.The most obvious argument for wearing a motorcycle helmet regardless of state law is that by not wearing a helmet, you can be seriously injured or killed in the event of an Illinois motorcycle crash. Additionally, if you are injured and want to claim damages in a personal injury lawsuit, your neglect to wear a helmet may be seen as an act of your own negligence.Under these circumstances, if you do receive a settlement, the total amount may be reduced by the percentage of your own negligence. In other words, if your settlement is $100,000, but you are found 60% negligent for not wearing a helmet, then you will only receive $40,000 in personal injury damages.To find out what you might be entitled to in your personal injury claim, you can get the advice of a Chicago personal injury attorney.If you ride a motorcycle in Illinois, visit our article on Illinois helmet laws. Hiring a Chicago Personal Injury LawyerYou should be able to recover from your loss without worrying about court documents and filing paperwork. While you adjust to life after your loss or injury, you can take comfort in knowing you don’t have to handle an Illinois wrongful death or injury claim alone.When you have the help of a trusted Chicago personal injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. you’ll get expert legal advice and guidance concerning your long term needs. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080

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