Bicycle Accident
Increasing Bicyclist Population Blamed for Spike in Fatalities
While the overall number of fatalities in traffic accidents dropped to record levels last year, the number of people killed in bicycle accidents increased. According to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2011, there was an increase of 8.7% in bicycle accident fatalities. Investigations into this troubling increase are likely to […]
Read moreStudy Finds Bicyclists at Risk for Maxillofacial Fractures
Maxillofacial injuries are injuries to the face or jaw, and are typically caused by heavy physical trauma. These injuries can cause potential long-term disfigurement, or disability. A new study finds that young males as well as persons injured in bicycle accidents may be at a higher risk of suffering maxillofacial fractures. The study […]
Read moreCan a Card Board Bicycle Helmet Protect Better Than A Conventional Helmet?
An innovative new bicycle helmet design makes use of cardboard in place of the conventional material that makes up the inner lining of a bicycle helmet. This cardboard helmet design has been found to meet or exceed the standards of European bicycle helmet safety laws. The helmet will soon be produced in Europe, and […]
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