DOT Certified Motorcycle Helmets
When a motorcycle helmet is DOT certified, that means it has been certified by the United Stated Department of Transportation, following strict safety standards. Once a helmet has been DOT certified it is identified with a sticker on the helmet itself.
If you or someone you love has suffered a motorcycle accident injury due to a faulty DOT certified helmet, you have a right to seek compensation. Iowa motorcycle accident lawyer Pete Leehey has the experience and knowledge you need before entering the courtroom. Contact our offices today at 877-209-9452 to speak to Pete about your situation.
What is DOT Certification?
Department of Transportation certification for motorcycle helmets includes a number of safety standards that must be met. These standards include:
- Specific eye opening measurements that must be met to provide adequate vision.
- Specific “headform” measurements to ensure that a variety of skulls will be protected, should impact occur.
- Durability standards must be met so the helmet can withstand a reasonable amount of impact while protecting the head.
- Retention standards to regulate the minimum length of time a helmet will stay in place on the head of the rider.
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When helmets are DOT certified and cleared for motorcycle use, it is natural to assume a certain level of safety. Unfortunately, this trust is not always justified. When helmets fail, serious injuries occur. If you or someone you love has suffered injury as a result of a defective helmet, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact the Iowa motorcycle accident lawyers of the Pete Leehey law firm today at 877-209-9452 to get started on your case.