Category Archives: Motorcycle Helmets

Motorcycle Deaths Soar 35 Percent In PA In 10 Years Since Helmet Law Repealed

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Adam M. Gee, Esq.

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Pennsylvania state lawmakers gave motorcyclists the choice in 2003 whether to wear a helmet or not when riding, and in the 10 years since the helmet law was repealed, deaths in motorcycle crashes are up 35 percent, according to a … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Passengers Have To Think Safety, Too, Says NY And PA Motorcycle Lawyer

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Adam M. Gee, Esq.

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Most of my motorcycle blog posts have been directed at keeping motorcyclists safe, but motosport.com has a great post worth reading that prepares passengers for their first ride. There is more to riding as a passenger than borrowing a friend’s … Continue reading →

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CDC Report, Citing Costs And Dangers Of Helmetless Riding, Urges Helmets For All Motorcyclists, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Adam M. Gee, Esq.

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States with universal motorcycle helmet laws report fewer deaths and annual cost savings four times greater than the annual costs of states without universal helmet laws, according to a new report looking at the years 2008-2010 from the U.S. Centers for … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Helmetless Motorcyclist Killed During Anti-Helmet Protest Ride

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

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Oh, the irony.  A 55-year-old Syracuse-area motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet during a protest ride against helmet laws was killed Saturday when he was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle and his head struck the pavement. State … Continue reading →

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Helmet Debate Revs Up Again in Pennsylvania, NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer Says

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

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The debate over motorcycle helmets has roared back into the headlines in Pennsylvania. A state representative reintroduced legislation in Harrisburg in May to make helmets mandatory across the state. Currently, Pennsylvania motorcyclists 21 and older can go helmetless. Across the … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Feds Pass New, Tougher Helmet Rules

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

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Tougher motorcycle helmet labeling requirements are on the way – but not until 2013. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published the final new rule for helmets sold in the U.S. You can read the new rule here. … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Make Your Motorcycle Helmet Last Longer

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin

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Whether you’ve invested in a new motorcycle helmet or you’re trying to get one more year out of your old favorite, the key to a longer life is proper care and storage. Here are some tips to remember when it … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Make sure your new helmet fits properly!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

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So the sun is out and the open road beckons, but you take a quick look at your favorite old helmet as you prepare to ride – and find it has seen better days.  Maybe it is scratched from that … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: When it comes to helmets, what’s your style?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

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Whether you’re a new rider or a grizzled vet, choosing a new helmet can be a challenging task.  There are so many choices on the market today – everything from fiberglass skid lids to kevlar modulars.  Having all those color, … Continue reading →

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