Can I still recover compensation if I was not wearing a helmet during my West Palm Beach crash?

Can I Still Recover Compensation If I Was Not Wearing Helmet?

Yes, you may generally still recover compensation for your injuries under Florida’s comparative negligence system. While Florida Statute § 316.2065 requires riders under 16 to wear helmets, adults are not legally mandated to do so. Under Florida Statute § 316.2065(18), the failure to wear a bicycle helmet cannot be used as evidence of negligence or contributory negligence, meaning an insurance company is legally prohibited from arguing that not wearing a helmet contributed to your injuries. A West Palm Beach bicycle accident lawyer can help challenge these defense tactics and work to protect the full value of your claim.

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