20 Accidents That Will Show You The Importance Of Wearing A Helmet

Why do many people wear helmets while riding a bike, scooter, skateboard, or participating in risky sports? Eventually,  many countries have been applying helmet laws to cyclists and motorcyclists. You have probably heard that some people refuse to wear helmets because they mess up their hair, they are unpleasant and too hot. Of course, we can't deny those discomforts. But wearing helmets save people's lives and minimize the risks of brain damage.
In a crash, those who wear a helmet are less likely to suffer serious head trauma than those who do not. So, which would you choose? Your comfortability or your safety? If you haven't got it yet, scroll down to check the list below and imagine what might happen to your head if you didn't wear a helmet. Perhaps those images will serve as a warning before you ride or participate in dangerous activities.

#1. "This is why we wear helmets all the time..."

Source: reddit.com

#2. "The officer's life was saved because of the helmet."

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#3. Why do you wear a freakin helmet?

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#4. God bless you

Source: seancoker

#5. "My friend works in a ski gear shop and this guy came in yesterday...."

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#6. "Daily reminder to wear a helmet"

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#7. "No doubt this helmet saved a friend from serious head injury or death."

Source: TriDocB

#8. "Always wear your gear."

Source: Evauk_Folfy

#9. "This helmet saved my life when I hit a deer. Bike is gone but I'm still here! Thank God for good equipment"

Source: MaherShelli

#10. "The helmet saved my life yesterday. Got hit by a car turning left and flew into windshield."

Source: J264B

#11. "Daily reminder to wear a helmet on the snow"

Source: reddit.com

#12. "And this, kids, is why we wear helmets when we skateboard"

Source: reddit.com

#13. "The helmet of our patient after a bicycle crash (into a wall at 80km per hour)!"

Source: BritNordicWalk

#14. "My helmet just saved my life"

Source: photosocool

#15. I'm crying

Source: newburytoday.co.uk

#16. Look like a skullcap at the first glance

Source: C_ElaineMcKay

#17. "A boy's bike helmet saved him from serious injuries after a crash, if not death."

Source: upnorthlive

#18. "Having a good helmet saved my life"

Source: George Brannigan

#19. "My head and faced crushed the windscreen!"

Source: axisofweasel

#20. "No doubt saved my life"

Source: southbayriders.com