Can I File a Bicycle Accident Claim If I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?

Most people have ridden a bicycle without a helmet at some point, and they probably weren’t too concerned about the added risk. Unfortunately, some learn the hard way that leaving their helmet at home can be a catastrophic mistake.   If you sustained injuries in a bicycle crash and you intend to file an insurance claim, there are many factors that will affect the outcome of your case. One of these factors is whether your own negligence contributed to your injuries.   Under New York’s comparative fault law, personal injury claimants can only recover compensation for the damages for which they are not responsible. That means when plaintiffs are deemed partially liable, their total compensation is reduced by their own percentage of fault. If you suffered a head injury but you weren’t wearing a helmet, the insurance adjuster might argue that your own negligence contributed to your injury.   To find out how the comparative fault law might affect…

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