There’s been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential?

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There's been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential?

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When someone is injured, any movement that’s not absolutely necessary should be avoided, since it could make the injuries worse. Unless it’s essential to remove a motorcyclist’s helmet, it’s generally safer to leave it in place.

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