Montlick & Associates: Complaints About Motorcycle Safety Could Lead to Universal Helmet Laws

Online, August 28, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Tragically, for as long as there have been motorcycles, there have been motorcycle accidents. Most motorcycle enthusiasts know that, while accidents are always possible, wearing a helmet can greatly reduce the risk of serious injury. As such, many states have mandatory helmet laws for motorcycle riders, but a few states remain resistant to these laws. As motorcycle accidents continue to occur, often at alarming rates, the idea of universal helmet laws frequently makes its way into the public discourse. In fact, Reuters reports that universal helmet laws have once again entered into the public discussion-prompting a comment from the personal injury firm Montlick & Associates.

According to the Reuters report, the CDC has confirmed that helmets prevent fatalities and serious head injuries in a number of motorcycle accidents. What is more, the CDC claims that states with mandatory helmet laws see real results from these regulations; helmet use increases, as does the number of safe riders.

Reuters goes on to report that, despite the benefits of helmet use, riders are divided as to the necessity of universal helmet laws. The article notes that, for many riders, helmet laws are seen as an unnecessary government intrusion into what should ultimately be a personal matter. Other riders, meanwhile, are swayed by the economics; wearing a helmet can ultimately reduce long-term medical costs by a significant amount.

The ongoing debate has won the attention of the Georgia personal injury firm, Montlick & Associates. At Montlick & Associates, complaints about motorcycle accidents are common. The firm has weighed in on the universal helmet law debate with a new statement to the press.

"At Montlick & Associates, we can totally relate to the amazing feeling of riding a motorcycle on the open road, and understand that a lot of bikers feel that the decision of whether to wear a helmet should be up to the individual," says David R. Montlick, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the firm. "However, regardless of how you feel about whether helmet use should be mandatory, it is well established that the use of helmets does save lives and help minimize injuries. We have also seen evidence of this for nearly three decades in our Georgia motorcycle accident practice."

At Montlick & Associates, complaints about injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents are common. The firm also takes on cases that relate to car, truck, and SUV accidents, as well as other personal injury work such as workers' compensation claims. The firm is famous for always representing the victims and their families, never insurance companies or big corporations.

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