Bicycle Helmet Safety for Children

Austin has tons of bike riders in our community. It goes without saying that all bike riders, especially child riders, should wear bicycle helmets. Each year in the United States, about 800 bicyclists are killed and another 500,000 end up in hospital emergency rooms. About two-thirds of the deaths and one-third of the injuries involve trauma to the head and face. Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury to bicyclists by as much as 85 percent!

To encourage your child to wear a helmet, start the helmet-wearing habit early. All bike riders — including those riding a tricycle — should wear bicycle helmet. As long as the helmet fits properly, let your child choose his or her helmet. They’ll be more apt to wear a helmet if they have selected it. Adults should set an example and wear a helmet themselves when biking.

The Stewart Law Firm handles cases each year involving trauma to the head, including Traumatic Brain Injuries. If you or a loved one have a question about a head injury, call The Stewart Law Firm for a free consultation. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.