Georgia Injury Law Blog
The numbers are shocking: there were more than 6,500 motorcycle deaths in 2025. The Department of Transportation began tracking motorcycle deaths in 1975. Until 2025, 2022 held the highest year on record for motorcycle deaths at 6,218, as fatalities of all kinds spiked immediately post Covid-19. However, in 2025 motorcycle fatalities were even higher than in 2022, even as fatalities in other categories receded.
Thankfully, Georgia is one of the 19 states with universal motorcycle helmet laws with no exceptions that make it compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets. It’s important to make sure your helmet is DOT compliant. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT-compliant helmets are marked with an identifying sticker on the backs of the helmets. Unfortunately, just because your helmet has a sticker doesn’t automatically make it compliant, due to counterfeit stickers gaining traction. To make sure your helmet is DOT compliant, it must cover your ears, be at least 1 inch thick, have hefty chin straps, and have no protrusions longer than 2/10 of an inch.
Apart from wearing a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet, there are other things the legal team at Katz Personal Injury Lawyers recommends you can do to stay safe while driving. Wear bright-colored or neon clothing when riding, especially at nighttime when it is very easy to miss spotting a motorcyclist. Always obey speed limits, and always remain in compliance of traffic rules. Remember traffic violations could be extremely dangerous for a motorcyclist who has very little prevention against injuries in an accident. Avoid riding at excessive speeds, and never ride while intoxicated.
If you are a motorcyclist, your chances of being injured in a serious or even fatal accident have probably never been higher. Please take steps to protect yourself on the road. If you are injured in a motorcycle collision, contact a trusted personal injury law firm with a record of protecting the rights of Georgia motorcyclists.
The Atlanta car accident lawyers at Katz Personal Injury Lawyers are dedicated to the representation of persons who have suffered injuries in car accidents in the metro Atlanta region and across the state of Georgia. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a car accident, talk to a lawyer at our firm, and discuss your legal options for a claim for damages. You may qualify for compensation that includes medical expenses, lost income and other forms of damages. Talk to an attorney at our firm and discuss your case. Initial consultations are free.