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08-23-2012, 10:38 AM
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Bike Helmet Saved My Granddaughter's Life Yesterday
This is what my granddaughter’s helmet looked like after her bike accident on way to school yesterday. It was cracked in two places (lower arrows), and a large scrape showing where helmet contacted the ground as she did a somersault over the handlebars (upper arrow). The doctor said her helmet as well as *wearing it correctly* saved her life yesterday! She is ok. Sore nose, swollen black eye, scrapes/bruises, and sprained wrist...BUT... no head injury thank God! She is going to be ok 
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08-23-2012, 11:03 AM
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When California passed the mandatory bike helmet requirement for kids I hated it. I thought it was another rule that the state had no business legislating.
Now, as a father of 3, I am huge proponent of bike helmets.
I am very happy your grand daughter is OK. What a scary thing, lots of bikes around with school starting back up this week.
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08-23-2012, 11:05 AM
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Wow. Thank goodness for the helmet and someone making sure she wore it. Very glad she will be OK.
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08-23-2012, 11:42 AM
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I am a big fan of lids when on all recreational vehicles. A sane person can't make much of a case against their effectiveness. Many years in EMS taught me a few lessons.
I am VERY happy for you and yours.
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08-23-2012, 06:26 PM
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I would never wear a helmet as a kid. Funny how we get smarter over time...and i have the scars to prove it...lol. Glad she is doing well.
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08-23-2012, 07:12 PM
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Glad to hear it's only bumps and bruises. She's a lucky young girl.
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08-23-2012, 07:13 PM
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It is a good thing that someone taught her well in helmet use. I am glad she is ok.
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08-23-2012, 07:23 PM
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Wow, I am glad she is ok, God bless her
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08-24-2012, 01:50 AM
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glad she is fine just the bumps and bruises. We use ours all the time.
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08-24-2012, 07:24 AM
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The key words here "wearing it properly" way too many kids push it way back on their heads to "look cool" Glad that some bruising and scrapes is all she got...
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08-24-2012, 11:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seann45
The key words here "wearing it properly" way too many kids push it way back on their heads to "look cool" Glad that some bruising and scrapes is all she got...
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You couldn't have said it better Seann! Also, she had the strap attached. I've seen so many kids that just put the helmet on their head with the straps hanging....
Thanks all. She missed the first day of school because of the accident, but went yesterday. She found it difficult to write with wearing that temporary splint that covers over her fingers as well... makes it hard to take notes. But she did like the positive attention it brought and the support of her new teachers 
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08-24-2012, 12:23 PM
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Wow! I'm so glad she is okay!! Smart little girl (and parents!). Although we never wore them as kids, my hubby & me have made it a priority with our children. They balked about wearing them, but we told them that we would also wear them. We go bike riding at our local county park usually weekly and the trail has steep hills & curves and just makes me feel better as a mom.
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08-27-2012, 02:25 AM
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there was a good wipe out at Shawme Crowell State Park on Saturday August 25. the 30ish year old fella had some good road rash. the medics were putting banages on the wrist and arm good thing he was wearing his helmet could have been worst. ya just never know
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