Does my child have to wear a helmet when riding a bike in Ocala?

 

A:

If your child is younger than 16 years of age, then, yes, they must wear a properly fitted helmet when riding a bike in Ocala and throughout all of Florida, it is the law.

As an accident lawyer that has seen the many tragic results of bike accidents I would like to add, it's not only the law, it might save them from a traumatic brain injury or serious injury, if they fall or have an accident.  In fact, I encourage every bike rider, no matter their age, to be safe, protect their brain, and wear a properly fitted, approved, bike helmet.

For More Information on this important topic:
Bicyclists - Know the Law and Stay Alive
How can traumatic brain injury be prevented?
11 Ways To Protect Your Brain - What You Should Know Before You Purchase a Bicycle Helmet.




I am local Accident Attorney, Jeffrey Meldon, and I strongly believe that public education is the first step in the prevention of and/or recovery from a serious accident. 

My Office and I take pride in our work, and the results we get for our clients.  

The Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon and Associates is a regional law firm that is located in Gainesville, Florida. We are personal injury lawyers, litigators and trial lawyers that have been working to get accident victims the justice they deserve for over 37 years throughout North Florida and all over Florida. Accidents involving a car crash, truck wreck, and motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip and falls and medical malpractice are all included in their practice as accident attorneys.

We have been proudly representing injured accident victims in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Inverness, Daytona Beach, Dunnellon, Palatka, The Villages, and Alachua County, Marion County, Columbia County, Citrus County, Volusia County, Sumter County, Putnam County  and the entire North and Central Florida since 1971.

For more information on how we can help you, or with any other question you may have, feel free to contact my Office at 1 800 373 8000.