Bikers do not realize that they can not afford to be careless with safety equipments. Bikes are excellent means of transport and offer excellent entertainment and fitness. A biker who was admitted in a serious condition at the gainesville bikes hospital is a sad reminder of this fact. Robertson the biker from Lake City has suffered severe head injuries as he was not wearing a biker’s helmet when he got into an accident. A car that came from the rear hit Robertson’s bike with a massive impact and he was flung into the sky. The bike was completely damaged and Robertson landed on his head that was unprotected. If Robertson had worn a helmet he would have got away with a few bruises and a fracture perhaps. This incident shows the need for professional approach towards biking. Sure, biking is a pleasure activity but taking on the highway without wearing a helmet is suicidal, to say the least. Robertson suffered severe fractures on his skull and his brain too is reportedly damaged. It is highly unlikely if Robertson would ever be able to ride a bike again. This is an entirely avoidable injury if Robertson had strapped on his helmet before he started off on his bike.

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