There are roughly 30 million motorcyclists driving on U.S. highways and roads. Motorcycles are legal motor vehicles, and as such, people who ride on them have the same rights as people who drive automobiles. Even so, motorcyclists tend to fall prey to drunk drivers and inattentive drivers far more often than their car-driving counterparts.

According to statistics gathered in 1998 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motorcyclist is approximately 16 times more likely to die in a crash than an automobile occupant. What's more, they are three times more likely to be injured than people who ride in cars. For those who were involved in fatal motorcycle crashes, head injury was the leading cause of death.

Furthermore, NHTSA estimates that wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle reduces the chances of a fatality by 29%. Surprisingly, though, not all states require motorcyclists to wear helmets. Fortunately, Alabama law strictly mandates that all motorcyclists wear helmets.

Of course if you get into an accident, wearing a helmet will only protect your head. However, it won't prevent the accident from occurring in the first place. Nor will it prevent you from injuring another portion of your body or keep your bike from sustaining serious damage.

If you ever find yourself in this situation, contact an Alabama motorcycle accident attorney immediately. You need someone familiar with these cases and the laws pertaining to your state. Well, look no further than the law firm of Lewis & McAtee, PC, because we know what your rights are and we can help you protect them.

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