ER Bike Helmets Parent Information Other Services for Kids New Helmet Poster Bicycle Safety Guidelines Bicycles, as well as in-line skates, skateboards and snowboards, are a lot of fun, but they aren't toys. They are vehicles, just like cars and trucks, and they can be dangerous if you're not properly prepared. Every day in the U.S. one child dies and 50 more suffer permanent brain injuries from bicycle accidents. A head injury can change your life and your child's life forever. Children receiving head injuries from bicycle and skateboard accidents account for 400,000 emergency room visits every year.
Helmets are the most effective safeguards against traumatic head injuries.
Before participating in activities in which a head injury could occur, make sure you or your child wear a safety helmet that meets safety standards. Two organizations have established performance standards to evaluate helmets. A helmet certified with a sticker from either the Snell Memorial Foundation Standard or the Consumer Product Safety Commission means the helmet has been approved as meeting federal standards.