Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.
Halloween is the time of year when everyone gets to be something else. Whether that is a ghost, goblin, a favorite superhero, or professional they’ve always wanted to be, it is all about the fun. But, Halloween is also notorious for something else: Accidents.
Regardless of whether you plan to trick-or-treat, let the kids go wild, or drive somewhere in the city, it is important to know what hazards lie ahead – and how to avoid them.
Halloween sees one of the highest numbers of automobile versus pedestrian accidents than any other day of the year. In fact, kids are four times more likely to be struck by a vehicle on Halloween while trick-or-treating. You can keep yourself and your children safe by:
Costumes can also lead to injuries. From slips, trips, falls, and even spills down stairs. Make sure everyone in the house is wearing a costume that they can safely walk around in. If it is too long, consider replacing it or hemming the costume. Also, make sure any masks do not block the field of vision. If your child cannot see where to go, then he or she needs another costume.
If you are driving, remove as much of your costume as you can – and never wear a mask or another head piece that blocks your field of vision.
It is both a safety precaution and polite to stay off other people’s lawns. Teach your children to walk along the sidewalks instead of crossing over the grass. Also, there could be strings or wires used to hold up Halloween decorations. When your child or you enter someone’s yard instead of using the sidewalk, you are at risk for a trip.
As a homeowner, do what you can to keep people off your lawn. Also, make sure the porch and sidewalks are well-lit. If you have a tripping hazard that you have not yet corrected, consider sitting outside and handing out candy so that children do not approach the hazard.
If you and your loved ones were out enjoying the festivities and someone was injured, contact an attorney right away. Regardless of the type of accident, having an advocate there to ensure you receive adequate compensation is important. Schedule a consultation now with the attorneys at Malman Law. You can contact us 24 hours per day, seven days a week by phone or request more information via our online contact form.
Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, construction, and workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, IL.
Years of experience: +30 years
Illinois Registration Status: Active and authorized to practice law—Last Registered Year: 2024
Britany Weaver
View more testimonialsCheryl Wagemann
View more testimonialsElvira G.
View more testimonialsTony S.
View more testimonialsDEVIN JONES
View more testimonialsDevin Jones
View more testimonialsAnnie Ong
View more testimonialsEugenia Cathery
View more testimonialsOmolewa Snyder
View more testimonialsTrevor Harris
View more testimonialsErnest Pitts
View more testimonialsAriel Fleming
View more testimonialsCarmen Rivera
View more testimonialsGreg Gustafson
View more testimonialsMalak St.Clair
View more testimonialsDevri Lott
View more testimonialsAdrian Lopez
View more testimonialsVanessa Leon
View more testimonialsNyah Vuljanic
View more testimonialsJeff Walker
View more testimonialsSteve Acosta
View more testimonialsAdrianna Gomez
View more testimonialsJose Cruz
View more testimonialsMeagan Cruz
View more testimonialsEddie Villarreal
View more testimonialsMadissen Miller
View more testimonialsChristina Ocon
View more testimonialsAdriana Martinez
View more testimonialsVirgil Sanner
View more testimonialsJazlyn Caraballo
View more testimonialsAshley Jenkins
View more testimonialsSchedule a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers today by filling out the form below or call us at 1 (888) 625-6265