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Registered motorcycle owners are aware of the importance of maintaining their bikes and abiding by the laws that keep them safe. Despite this diligence, some motorists are not, and motorbike riders often get hurt when they break the law. It is good to know the Broomfield motorcycle traffic laws, but if a motorist has injured you due to their negligence, a skilled motorcycle accident attorney could assess the facts and help you seek compensation for your losses.
If you are under 18 years old, Colorado law requires you to wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet that covers all sides of your head and a face shield or goggles while riding on or driving a motorcycle. These laws also apply to scooter operators and passengers.
If you are 18 or older, you are not required to wear a helmet. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that those who abstain increase their risk of serious head and neck injuries and fatality. If you followed Broomfield traffic laws for motorcycles as you were meant to, our lawyers are here to help you negotiate a settlement with an insurer or take your case to court to ensure fair compensation. If you are over 18 and were not wearing a helmet, we could fight for your rights if anyone tries to use this against you.
Colorado law also requires motorcyclists to equip their bikes so they operate as safely as possible. Most of the equipment is meant to alert motorists that you are nearby because awareness is crucial to avoiding devastating accidents. Your motorcycle must be equipped with:
Following motorcycle traffic rules may keep you safer than if you do not, but our Broomfield attorneys could aggressively champion your claim in court if an accident happens anyway.
Once on the open road, you must follow all traffic laws that other motorists are subject to, but there is one motorcycle-specific law that all Broomfield riders must adhere to. You cannot engage in lane splitting, which generally occurs when a motorcyclist rides between two lanes of moving traffic going in the same direction on the interstate. However, you are permitted to engage in lane filtering, in which you pass stopped traffic going in the same direction, so long as you do not exceed 15 mph.
Reckless and negligent motorists are a bane to motorcyclists who follow the rules. The aftermath is often catastrophic due to the lack of protection a motorcycle provides in comparison to a car. You need an attorney who could advocate for you to secure the maximum compensation for your injuries. We are not intimidated by corporate insurance companies or litigating your case in the courtroom. If you followed the Broomfield motorcycle traffic laws but were hurt in an accident, give us a call today for a consultation.