What if I did not have a helmet on at the time of the motorcycle accident?

There is no requirement in Illinois to wear a motorcycle helmet while on a motorcycle. However, the defendant in a motorcycle accident case may argue you should not be fully compensated for losses if you had no helmet on.

This argument is not valid. Your damages should not be affected by helmet use.

If your case goes to court, the jury will be made aware that you should receive full compensation for losses caused by the defendant who caused the motorcycle accident.

If your injuries were made more severe because of the absence of a motorcycle helmet, this does not affect the amount of compensation you are due since the other driver is ultimately responsible for all harm caused by his or her negligence.

To learn more about this subject, please see our page on Wear Your Motorcycle Helmet.