Part of the fun of the summer months is getting the motorcycle out of the garage again. As with any vehicle, there are some safety precautions you can take to make the experience safe and fun. The single most important thing you must do when riding a motorcycle is put on a helmet. Time and…
A new study released today by the Highway Loss Data Institute (an insurance industry funded study group), shows that Michigan has experienced a significant increase in motorcycle loss severity and cost since the repeal of its helmet law in April 2012. The study shows claim severity up 22% since repeal. “Weakening the helmet…
Tom Greenwood has an update in today’s Detroit News on the impact of Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law repeal. Total motorcycle fatalities are up from 2011, but at the same level as in 2010. The statistics show a large increase in fatalities from those not wearing helmets in 2012. But how many of those people would…
How did Michigan’s motorcycle helmet repeal law impact injuries, insurance and travel this year? According to MLive.com today, there is a mixed bag of results from the change. Did you expect injuries to skyrocket? What would happen to the cost of insurance requiring $20,000 minimum Medical Expense coverage? Would repeal of the law encourage more…