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Personal Injury Helmet Lawsuits Are On The Rise
Motorcycle riders know full well that wearing a helmet can mean the difference between life and death in a motorcycle crash. If a helmet fails to do its job due to faulty design, however, the injuries sustained in a motor bike accident may be far more significant than they otherwise would have been. Claims against helmet manufacturers for faulty helmets leading to head injuries are on the rise, a fact the Arizona motorcycle accident attorneys of the Law Office of Randy J. Hurwitz know firsthand. Our team of personal injury professionals are here to serve you, and to remind you to consult with and retain a qualified motorcycle accident lawyer in pursuing your claim.
Bicycle and motorcycle helmets are built to withstand the force of heavy impact, and they do so by incorporating two key components. The first is the hard outer shell, and the second is a soft inner lining. Should an accident occur, these two components may be all that is standing between a rider and brain injury. Should a helmet be defective in either of these areas the likelihood of injuries including concussions, skull fractures, brain injuries, or even death increases exponentially.
Shockingly, a 2006 survey by the National Highway Transportation Safety Board (NHTSA) showed that some 14 percent of motorcycle riders do not use helmets that meet United States Department of Transportation standards. Even riders who do wear proper helmets aren't immune to design flaws, however, and if a helmet fails to properly insulate the brain from a catastrophic injury, the manufacturer may be at fault.
The importance of pursuing a personal injury claim in such circumstances can't be overstated. Obviously the types of injuries a defective helmet can lead to are of the most serious and life altering variety. Consider also the financial implications of long-term treatment and care of such injuries, loss of income, etc., and the burdens can be overwhelming and long-term. By pursuing a financial settlement you'll be taking the first step in at least partially relieving some of those burdens and beginning the process of moving forward.
If you believe you or someone close to you has sustained injuries due to a faulty helmet, we invite you to consult with the experienced professionals at the Law Office of Randy J. Hurwitz today. We'll guide you through the lawsuit process, protect your rights, and actively pursue the settlement you deserve.
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