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Make sure the area is safe, check the person’s condition and call emergency services when a serious injury is possible. Avoid unnecessary movement if a head, neck or back injury is suspected.

Not always. If the person has severe pain, cannot move normally, has hit their head or may have a neck, back or other serious injury, it is safer to keep them still and seek professional help.

Call for emergency help when there is loss of consciousness, severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, severe pain, suspected fracture, head injury or inability to move safely.

Yes. Head injuries, internal injuries and some fractures may not be immediately obvious. Monitor the person and seek medical attention when there is concern about their condition.

Avoid unnecessary movement unless there is an immediate danger, such as traffic, fire or another hazard. Follow emergency-service instructions whenever possible.

Yes. An appropriate helmet can reduce the risk or severity of certain head injuries for cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users, although it cannot prevent every injury.