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Dad’s Life Saved
As my dad recently unwrapped the new bicycle helmet that I got him for his birthday, I realized that a multitude of people ride their bicycles every day without the protection of a helmet.
With the weakened condition of the roads due to harsh winters across the country, riding has become increasingly dangerous with the abundance of potholes and torn up roads. Not everyone realizes that there are laws requiring the wearing of helmets in many places.
Where I live, there has been a law in place since October 1, 1992 stating that cyclists of all ages are required to wear helmets. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to the best of riders. My dad has been an avid cyclist for many years, as he often rides around my county and to Rockland Lake State Park.
One afternoon, as he was just entering the park, he lost control of his bicycle and flew off onto a nearby patch of grass, cracking his helmet into fragments and losing his consciousness. As he was just awakening, a lovely couple found him and brought him back to our house, where my dad attempted to recap the events leading up to his fall. Later that day, a CAT scan revealed that he had a concussion. That evening, as my dad showed me the pieces of his broken helmet, we both came to a shocking realization.
If he had not worn his helmet, he probably would have cracked his skull and could have potentially died. Today, as my dad and I often go out cycling, the wearing of our helmets is not even a question. Regardless of age, everyone should wear a helmet whenever they get on a bicycle. Article provided by 
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