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After Boris Johnson suggested in February 2010 that a woolly hat was protection enough when he's skiing, many critics showed concern that his comment may result in a blasé attitude towards skiing safety which could contribute to a rise in head injuries resulting from skiing accidents.
If you have a bad fall while skiing, wearing a helmet can mean the difference between slight concussion and a serious head injury or even death. While it may have been a throwaway comment made by Boris Johnson, coming from such a high profile skier, it is bound to affect the attitudes of other aspirational skiers.
The impact of celebrity behaviour is certainly not just limited to the fashion world as the death of actress Natasha Richardson showed. After her tragic ski accident in 2009, in which she sustained a fatal blow to the head, British retailers sold out of ski helmets as many skiers realised the true danger surrounding the sport.
Tragically, as in the case of the late Natasha Richardson, a head injury may not seem serious at first and symptoms may be easily ignored. The main symptoms of concussion to watch out for include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vision disturbance, poor balance, confusion and memory loss. However, it is always best to see a doctor following any blow to the head to ensure serious injury can be ruled out.
Dr Mike Langran, a specialist in head and ski injuries based in Aviemore said: "While wearing a helmet should not be viewed as a panacea against a fatal injury and should not give the wearer a false sense of security, the fundamental response to the question of whether or not skiers and riders should wear a helmet is easy: yes."
If you have been involved in a skiing accident that you believe someone else was to blame for, you could be eligible for compensation for any personal injuries that you may have incurred.
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