Potentially yes. Even if another motorist or party was responsible for causing your bicycle or motorcycle accident, that party may argue that you contributed to or were partially at fault for your traumatic brain injury if it can be shown that wearing a helmet would have prevented or reduced the risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury. Under New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence rules, you can still recover compensation provided you are not found more than 50 percent responsible, while your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault that you bear for your injuries.