Got pulled over by a cop on a motorcycle.
And what did he say to you?
"I usually have to fine people for not wearing helmets or running red lights, but this time I'm rewarding you with a free ticket to the hospital. You don't look too good. I'm giving you a sick day."
It sounds like you should have been wearing a helmet, drivers are expected to follow the rules of the road. If you ignore the rules someone could get hurt.
I don't want to wear a helmet, I will work on my sick day.
That cop was looking out for you. Take his advice and wear a helmet.