Motorcycle Helmets in Texas Save the State Approximately $500 per Biker Each Year, Reports CDC
According to the study, over $3 billion was saved in 2010 alone, with total costs saved due to helmet use ranging from $2.6 million in New Mexico to $394 million in California. Economic costs saved from helmet use per registered motorcycle ranged from $48 in New Mexico to $1,627 in North Carolina, with a median of $286. In Texas, the savings was approximately $500 per registered motorcycle. Swapping motorcycle accident brain injuries for more dollars in the state budget sounds good all around, and yet every biker knows that motorcycle crashes are usually due to negligent car drivers who are speeding, texting or driving drunk.
Fort Worth, Texas personal injury attorneys at Glenn Law Firm are well-versed in helping injured bikers in Texas recover damages for their bike crash injuries, regardless of whether they were wearing a helmet or not. Helmets don’t guarantee motorcycle safety and Texas motorcyclists know they should always drive defensively, no matter what.