https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/health/kids-e-bike-injuries-skyrocketing-doctors-advice-for-parents/
Kids’ e-bike and e-scooter injuries are skyrocketing — doctor reveals what all parents should do
By Allie Yang
Published Nov. 4, 2026, 11:46 a.m. ET
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Head injuries present more danger to kids in particular — the skull is thinner and offers less protection, and their brains are still developing and more easily damaged.
“My son passed away three months ago due to complications from the TBI [traumatic brain injury] he got while riding,” commented one mom on a pediatric surgeon’s PSA about e-bikes. “I do not wish this pain on any parent. Please make your children wear motorcycle-grade helmets if they are riding electric scooters or bikes. Please.”
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When I was on the first state squad, we used to call helmet, motorcycle riders “organ donors”.
In my neighborhood, E scooters and E bikes are very popular. I don’t particularly worry about the adults because they’re responsible for their own safety. I do worry about the children of all ages that I see frequently on these motorized units without any helmet at all. Never mind, just a dumb flimsy, bike helmet. What are these parents thinking?
Not much I can do about it but just pray for their safety. It’s like watching a traffic. Accident happens real time slow motion.
Argh!
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