Importance of Motorcycle Safety

May 2, 2024

By: Teri-Ellen Haddy

Beckett Personal Injury Office's Scales of Justice's article image

With the end of winter and arrival of better weather, many motorcycle riders will be eager to hit the open road. Most experienced riders are aware of the need to wear proper gear, including a helmet, protective pants and jackets. Helmets can help protect against serious head injuries, and protective clothing can help guard against road rash and other injuries.

Many people are not aware that failing to wear proper gear while riding a motorcycle can impact the potential value of a lawsuit, even if the accident is not the fault of the rider. At law, individuals that have suffered an injury can be held to be “contributorily negligent” if they failed to take proper care for their own safety. For motorcycle riders, this includes failing to wear a helmet and other protective gear. The doctrine also applies to occupants of automobiles who fail to wear a seatbelt. If a person is found contributorily negligent, the overall value of their case can be reduced by the percentage that the Court finds they are at fault for failing to take proper care. In the case of failure to wear a seatbelt, a person’s compensation can be reduced by up to 25%.

If you, a family member or a friend are injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury law firm as soon as possible to help you navigate through the legal system. We have a proven track record of success in personal injury cases in the London community for over 20 years. Contact us today to book a free consultation with one of our lawyers at 519-673-4994

‘Done keeping it a secret’: Young woman speaks out about stepdad's sex abuse

October 7, 2024

‘Done keeping it a secret’: Young woman speaks out about stepdad's sex abuse

For more than a decade, Hope Jordan felt like she had duct tape covering her mouth. Amid fears of ripping her family apart and pressure from her mother to keep quiet, Jordan felt she couldn’t talk about the years of sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepdad, Ric Lahey, who was recently sentenced to seven years in prison.

Read More
Western University Homecoming 2024

September 27, 2024

Western University Homecoming 2024

Western Homecoming is this weekend. Welcome back all the students and staff for another incredible school year. Many of our lawyers and staff are Western alumnus and know the importance of being extra safe this weekend.

Read More
Beckett Personal Injury Office In Downtown London

September 26, 2024

Safety Tips for Halloween Night

Halloween is a spooky and fun time of year. Though not a recognized statutory holiday (a discussion for another blog), dressing up, enjoying a sugar rush, regardless of your age, never gets old. Halloween night, however, is not without its risks, in particular for those “kids” who have aged out of going door to door with parental supervision.

Read More