CHICAGO INJURY ATTORNEY REMINDS YOU TO WEAR A HELMET WHEN YOU BIKE!
May is Bicycle Safety Month and I want to remind everyone, particularly parents, that this is the time to reinforce safe riding habits, such as wearing a helmet. Helmets can prevent serious head injuries and brain damage and are an important part of bike safety for all ages.
About 800 people are killed in bicycle-related crashes each year in the United States. About 70% of all fatal bicycle crashes involve head injuries, yet only about 20-25% of all bicyclists wear helmets. What's more - a bicycle helmet can reduce the risk of a head injury by up to 85%. There's no question that helmets save lives, so please remind your kids to always wear one.
Here are some other safety tips to keep in mind when you wheel out the bike:
* Adjust your bicycle to fit. The seat height should be adjusted to allow a slight bend at the knee when the leg is fully extended. The handlebar height should be at the same level with the seat.
* Make sure tires are inflated properly and your brakes work before you leave.
* Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles.
* Signal your intentions in advance so motorists have a chance to react.
* Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars.
* Watch for road hazards such as potholes or broken glass.
* Check your quick release on both the front and rear wheels to ensure that it is fully closed.
If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, please contact The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll. We have an outstanding record of success and will work to ensure that your case is satisfactorily resolved.
