Bicycle helmets for toddlers as well as Adults save lives! | Watch our Bike Safety Interview!
Last updated Monday, August 28th, 2023
Bicycle helmets for toddlers as well as adults save lives, hear it from the experts we interviewed below when Marc went out into the community to discuss the pros and cons of helmet safety.
Here at Marc J Shuman & Associates Ltd., we like to get engaged in the community and support safe practices. We are here for you when accidents or personal injuries happen; we are also here for you to help you stay safe!
We have partnered with West Town Bikes here in Chicago to create a series on Bicycle safety, this session covers helmet safety, and to accompany the video, here is the transcription from Marc’s interview with Eli Faber, their head technician:
00:01 Marc Shuman: I’m Marc Shuman from Shuman Legal®, and we are at West Town Bikes, speaking with Eli Faber, the head technician, about bicycle safety. How are you doing, Eli?
00:09 Eli Faber: Alright, how are you?
00:10 MS: Good. So today, we’re going to talk about bicycle helmets. Eli, what do you think? Should people be wearing Bicycle helmets?
00:17 EF: I definitely recommend wearing a bicycle helmet.
00:19 MS: I think statistics are pretty clear that they are significant in preventing head injuries. Are there special types of helmets?
00:29 EF: That’s right. You want to choose a helmet that’s designed for the activity that you’re doing. If you’re hoping to be a road biker, you should probably wear a helmet that’s lightweight and ventilated. If you’re mountain biking, you should probably wear a helmet that has more protection along the back of the head, since you’re more likely to fall backward.
00:49 MS: Are bike helmets certified?
00:52 EF: Since 1999, most bicycle helmets… In fact, almost all bicycle helmets meet the same basic standard safety certification.
01:02 MS: What about helmets for toddlers, do you recommend that families have bike helmets for toddlers?
01:06 EF: I definitely recommend a toddler wears a Bicycle Helmet for the same reasons as an adult, and especially because a toddler’s head is more fragile, they should definitely wear a helmet.
01:17 MS: What is the lifespan of a typical helmet?
01:19 EF: Typically five to 10 years. You should also replace a helmet after one crash. The foam in a helmet compresses after one crash, so it’s not good anymore.
01:31 MS: And is there a proper way to fit a helmet?
01:33 EF: Yeah. When you fit a helmet, it should be snug around your forehead and the back of your head. When you move your head like this, you don’t want it to move in any direction.
01:42 MS: What about the strap, is there a tightness that it should be?
01:45 EF: Just snug around your head.
01:46 MS: Thank you very much.
01:48 EF: Yeah, you’re welcome.
There you have it! Some great advice and information that we hope will lead to you having a more enjoyable and safer experience on your bike! Remember that Bicycle helmets for toddlers as well as Adults save lives!
If you find yourself in an accident, we are here for you. As experienced personal injury attorneys well acquainted with Illinois Bicycle laws, our attorneys can help you evaluate the facts, assess your options, navigate the legal challenges, and advocate on your behalf. Call us at 800.722.9744 today to receive a FREE consultation with the team at the Law Offices of Marc J. Shuman & Associates, LTD.
