Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 10:24 am CST
According to recent statistics published by the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, helmet use when riding a bicycle reduces the risk of a head, brain, or severe brain injury by 85 percent or more. The fact that 21 states, including Alabama, require bike riders ages 16 years and younger to wear a helmet when riding highlights the importance of helmets in reducing injury incidents.
Source: The Nomberg Law Firm