Mandatory Helmet Laws Save Lives

Just mentioning "helmet laws" drives some bikers crazy.  They resent government intrusion on what they feel is a personal safety decision, and I respect their views.  As it happens, however, most of my clients who have been injured in motorcycle accidents were wearing helmets, and were thankful they did.  Regardless of where you come down on the issue, there is a large mass of data to support the contention that wearing helmets DOES save lives.  For a good summary of the latest long- term study conducted by the University of Miami which confirms the fact, check it out here.