Four weeks ago right about now I crashed. I don't know how, and I don't know why. In fact, In fact my last memory is nearly 24 hours before the accident and my next memory is over 24 hours after the accident. I heard I was unconscious for 4-10 minutes and then incoherent. I'm told a helicopter landed and took me to a trauma center. The right front side of my helmet is crushed and deformed. I apparently wasn't able to lift my head to keep it from impacting. My right ankle, knee, elbow, and shoulder have road rash...two broken ribs in area where my right elbow would have pushed against my side. There was no damage to my right hand or glove (later found my glove with my cut off Assos bibs and jersey). I apparently never put my right hand out to break my fall. I currently have memory, cognitive problems, and dizziness problems. Since I don't have anything to compare my fall to, I can't say that the helmet saved my life. I can't even truthfully say that my injuries would have been lessened. However, given the choice between my head hitting the pavement with a helmet versus without a helmet...I am very thankful I was wearing a helmet. Once the dizziness stops and my bike frame is replaced I will, of necessity, buy a new helmet, and I don't care what it looks like or costs, but I want quality and I will always wear it when riding. I don't think the government should tell adults to wear helmets. Everyone is responsible for themselves. But choices have consequences so people should consider the possible consequences in their decision making process.