Illinois, New Hampshire, and Iowa are the only states in the U.S. that do not require motorcyclists to wear helmets. Still, Illinois riders are strongly advised to use helmets and other kinds of protective gear to reduce the risk of serious injuries in a motorcycle accident.
Even though the law does not require it, you could face complications in a personal injury case if you were not wearing a helmet. Our knowledgeable Schaumburg, IL motorcycle accident attorneys know how to overcome these challenges and will help you pursue the full compensation you deserve.
Do Helmets Really Prevent Injuries?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 54 percent of motorcyclists who died in 2022 accidents in states without a helmet law were not wearing helmets. For states with a universal helmet law, only 11 percent were not using one. Wearing a DOT-compliant helmet is estimated to be 41 percent effective in preventing motorcycle passenger deaths and 37 percent effective for operators.