It is important to remember that there is some danger in using a bicycle. This is why safety equipment exists. Through proper use of safety equipment, you may avoid some injuries.
The number one most important piece of safety equipment for any cyclist, of any age, is the helmet. When a helmet is properly fitted and used, it can prevent serious head and brain injuries. Make sure that the helmet fits snugly on your head or your child’s head. Always use the chin strap. It is designed to keep the helmet in place on the head.
Another safety precaution that can be used is padding. Elbow pads and knee pads are easy to find for children, and can provide good protection against cuts and scrapes on the knees and elbows. They may also prevent joint injury.
Contact a Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been injured in a bicycle accident, contact the Minneapolis child injury lawyers of Terry, Slane & Ruohonen, PLLC at 612-362-0000.
