A lot of research has been done worldwide to establish the efficacy of helmets and their role in preventing injuries. Recently, researchers from the University of Arizona released a research report pertaining to helmet use and its effects on bicycle injuries. It is obvious that helmets prevent injury if it is worn by the rider at the time of a crash, but this particular study took a deeper look at the issue.

The purpose of the study was to determine if wearing a helmet helped the bikers who suffered a traumatic brain injury. It is a known fact that wearing a helmet can reduce the chances of severe injuries in a bicycle accident. However, it is important to compare the severity of the injuries sustained by those who were wearing a helmet and those who were not.

Research Findings

The University of Arizona study looked at data from 6,267 bicycle accidents that caused traumatic brain injury to the riders. Of these, almost 25 percent riders wore helmets at the time of accident. The study showed that of those riders who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a bicycle accident, those wearing a helmet were 58 percent less likely to suffer a serious brain injury. Furthermore, they are 59 percent less likely to die because of the traumatic brain injury.

It was concluded that the age group which is least likely to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle is 10-20 years. The percentage of riders using helmet increases with age until the age of 70. After this, the rate of helmet use begins to decline.

Serious and Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

Even though the study was conducted on bicyclists and not motorcyclists, it does show that helmet use can make a huge difference and save lives in the event of a crash. It may not just prevent injuries, but can also reduce the severity of injuries, which can mean the difference between life and death.

Unfortunately, despite taking all safety measures, motorcyclists can still fall prey to negligent and reckless drivers and get seriously injured. Traumatic brain injury is among the most serious types of injuries that a motorcyclist can suffer in a crash. The worse thing is that there may not be any signs or symptoms of a traumatic brain injury immediately after the accident, and it may take days for any signs to show up. So, it is important to seek immediate medical attention in case you have suffered a head trauma in a motorcycle accident, however minor it may be.

If you have been injured, get in touch with a reliable and reputed Chicago accident injury attorney to get help with the claims process and ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to. Call Willens Law Offices today at (312) 957-4166 for a free consultation.