Can I file a claim if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
You may still be able to file a claim even if you weren’t wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. While failing to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle is a violation of N.C.G.S. § 20‑140.4, the same law specifically says that this fact can’t be presented as evidence of negligence in any civil action. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t play into your case at all. If you suffered a head injury while not wearing a helmet you may have trouble being compensated for that.
If adjusters try to reduce or deny your motorcycle accident claim because you weren’t wearing a helmet, it’s time to get legal help of your own.
