The National Safety Council estimates that between 2002 and 2017, helmets saved more than 25,000 lives and are 37 percent effective at preventing fatal injuries. Indeed, head injuries are the number one cause of death in motorcycle crashes.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers always recommend driving safely, including wearing a helmet if you are on a motorcycle. However, according to the 2022 Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual, there is no law in Illinois that requires motorcycle drivers or riders to wear a helmet. That means that there is no basis for blaming you for being negligent under the law. While an insurance company or defense lawyer may try to blame your injuries on your decision not to wear a helmet, an experienced Illinois motorcycle accident lawyer will not let them get away with it.