Motorbike Accident Involving a Motorcycle in Charlotte

North Carolina Motorcycle Crashes: Helmet Rule and Records

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By: Matthew Fleishman

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney

Published Date: April 18, 2023

A motorcycle crash should be evaluated from the actual scene, records, and applicable law rather than assumptions about the rider or other driver.

North Carolina’s helmet rule

North Carolina G.S. 20-140.4 addresses motorcycle and moped operation, including helmet requirements. The statute also states that a violation of its provisions is not negligence per se or contributory negligence per se in a civil action. That text does not resolve every issue in a particular claim.

Preserve specific information

Location, road conditions, traffic controls, visibility, photos, video, vehicle details, and witness contacts
Helmet, gear, motorcycle condition, medical records, repair information, and communications retained in original form
Report number, insurance information, and records identifying every involved vehicle and person

The related North Carolina crash-record guide covers immediate documentation. A Charlotte motorcycle-accident claim requires a fact-specific review.

Source

North Carolina G.S. 20-140.4

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