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People who are justified in making a motorcycle injury claim are more likely to achieve an equitable compensation settlement if they have taken every precaution to protect themselves from personal injury, such as wearing the best protective helmet and clothing.
Wearing a safety helmet when riding a motorbike, whether as a rider or passenger, became legally compulsory in the UK in 1973. Not only must they be worn but helmets must be securely fastened and fit properly.
Approved helmets must conform to British manufacturing standards and show a BS6658 sticker or EC Regulation 22 type 05 series mark to prove it. If a visor is fitted, it must also comply with the EC rule or BS4110 and must not have a darker than 50% tint or be mirrored.
A standard helmet comprises a hard outer shell, which is usually made from a polycarbonate plastic, fibreglass or Kevlar and softer thick liner of polystyrene or polypropylene foam. Together, they are intended to protect the rider's head from a penetration injury and to pad it, helping to reduce its sudden deceleration experienced when an impact occurs.
It is the effect of the brain moving inside the skull which leads to most severe injuries after a road traffic accident.
A full-face helmet, preferably in white, which covers the entire head, has chin and neck protective sections is regarded as the best general protective device currently on the market, however, a British inventor is hoping the helmet he has developed, the Reevu, will become more popular.
This revolutionary design, which looks similar to a conventional model, incorporates a small rear view mirror in the visor, enabling the rider to see behind, which can be a significant advantage, especially when rounding corners.
By giving the rider better peripheral vision than relying on the usual wing mirrors to check on other traffic before undertaking a manoeuvre, the businessman/inventor hopes the device will reduce motorbike crashes, road traffic accident injuries and deaths.
Helping you with a motorcycle injury claim
If you, or a loved one, have been involved in an accident, which was the fault of another driver, you may have grounds for making a claim to compensate for pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
The lawyers at YouClaim have a wealth of experience in helping people who have been involved in personal injury accidents achieve suitable recompense. Our panel works throughout the UK and its members offer a sympathetic approach combined with professional knowledge and expertise.
By consulting our solicitors, not only will you receive the best in advice and representation but, under our no win no fee system, you will keep every penny of compensation awarded to you.
To find out more about making a motorcycle injury claim, using our unrivalled legal services, you can contact us in a variety of ways: you can complete the online inquiry form on this page, start an echat dialogue with us or just call free on 0800 10 757 95
