Two percent of motor vehicle-related deaths are bicyclists.
The most serious injuries among a majority of those killed are to the head, highlighting the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet. Helmet use has been estimated to reduce head injury risk by 85 percent.
Oklahoma does not have a law requiring that bicycle riders of any age must wear a helmet.
Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have helmet laws applying to young bicyclists; none of these laws applies to all riders. Local ordinances in a few cities require some or all bicyclists to wear helmets.
Helmets are important just as important for adult bicycle riders because statistics reveal that 85 percent of bicycle deaths affect persons 16 and older.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, contact me today for a free consultation. There is no charge to talk to me and you will be under no obligation to hire me. When I represent a person who has been injured in a bicycle accident, my work is done on a contingency fee basis. That means that I don’t get paid unless and until my client gets money either through settlement or jury trial.
