Abrams Landau is “putting lids on kids”

For the second year, Herndon Injury Lawyer Doug Landau of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. is doing his part to promote bicycle helmet use in kids.  In his “Helmet a Day” campaign, Landau plans to give away 365 free helmets this year to kids who cannot afford them.

Doug spoke about the campaign at the Town of Herndon Town Council Public Session on October 9, 2012.  The session was broadcast on Herndon Community Television, and you can view the webcast here .  (Look for Doug at minute 10:54.)

Doug told the Council members, “While we help the victims of accidents, I would rather prevent needless brain injuries and head trauma.”

Tomorrow, we will post upcoming dates and locations where more helmets will be given away.

Here are some shocking statistics from the Virginia State Health Department:

• Children under the age of 15 are five times more likely to be injured in a bicycle-related crash than older riders.
• One of the leading rider errors among children is not wearing a bicycle helmet.
• 75% of bike-related fatalities could have been prevented through the proper use of a bike helmet.
• Bicycle helmets, when worn properly, reduce the risk of serious brain injury by almost 90%.

If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a bicycle crash and there are questions about what laws apply, e-mail or call us at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. (703-796-9555).