First off, you know I’ve written quite a bit about how dangerous SB 291 is, a senseless proposal to repeal Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law. SB 291 would enable motorcyclists 21 and up to ride without a helmet. It would also require them to purchase a completely inadequate amount of additional Michigan No-Fault insurance coverage. That is, completely inadequate to actually pay the medical bills and protect any motorcycle rider in the event of a serious motorcycle accident injury.
As a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer for nearly 20 years, I can say with absolute certainty that every motorcycle accident injury where I’ve helped the injured rider has had medical bills far in excess of the amounts being proposed.
Now, the good news is: the motorcycle helmet repeal is on hold – for now. The bad n