Can I still recover compensation if I was not wearing a helmet during my motorcycle accident in Florida?

Yes, you can still seek compensation. Under Fla. Stat. § 316.211, riders over the age of 21 carrying at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage are not legally required to wear a helmet. However, insurance companies often attempt to use the lack of a helmet to argue comparative negligence under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, claiming your injuries would have been less severe. The Altman Law Firm helps injured riders counter these defenses by showing that the other driver's negligence caused the crash itself. Jeffrey S. Altman works to protect your rights and ensure your compensation is not unfairly reduced.