Nebraska is one of 19 states that require all motorcyclists to wear a helmet, regardless of their age or experience level. (This rule is subjected to a proposed repeal almost annually, but so far, it remains the law in Nebraska.) This means if you aren’t wearing a helmet, you might get a ticket. That’s true whether you are in an accident or not.
An insurance company might tell you that if you weren’t wearing a helmet at the time of your motorcycle accident, you cannot recover compensation. This is not true.
Under Nebraska law, motorcyclists are entitled to recover for accident injuries caused by someone else’s negligence — even if they weren’t wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Even if your failure to wear a helmet is found to be negligent, Nebraska’s comparative fault rule will still allow you to recover (though your compensation may be reduced accordingly).
An experienced Omaha motorcycle accident lawyer can fight for full and fair compensation in your case, even if you weren’t wearing a helmet.