Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
Halloween is tomorrow and our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton want everyone to remember to make safety a part of your celebration at home, at a party, or while trick or treating. Please keep the following safety tips in mind for happy Halloween memories:
Trick or Treating Safety
- Children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult while trick or treating. With older children, curfews should be established. Encourage teens to stay with a group and make sure you know what route they plan to use.
- You can reduce the risk of a pedestrian accident by using flashlights and glow sticks when trick or treating. These will allow motorists to see your trick or treater on the street. We also encourage you to dress your children in costumes with reflective material, lighter colors, and free from excessive material, which could prompt a slip and fall accident. Proper footwear is essential in preventing falls, too. Avoid wearing masks that are too large, which can obstruct your child’s vision.
- Always have your cellphone on you in case of an emergency!
- Stay in well-lit areas on familiar streets, and pass on going to dark homes. Make sure your kids know to never enter homes or cars to retrieve candy.
- Always inspect candy for choking hazards and potential tampering before eating.
Safe Driving On Halloween
- As a driver, be especially cautious in residential neighborhoods where trick or treaters may travel. Drive slowly and be vigilant in watching out for children in costume and other pedestrians.
- If you are reversing from a home or street, please look for anyone behind you before doing so.
- Distracted driving and speeding should be avoided during heavy trick or treating hours, and really any time when you are behind the wheel.
- Turn on headlights, even during daylight hours just to be extra cautious.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident, a slip and fall accident or any other type of accident due to another’s negligence, we can help. Call us for a free consultation at 866-608-5529 or contact us online. We can begin helping you with your potential case right away, so do not delay.
From all of us at Whittel & Melton, we want to wish you and your family a very happy and safe Halloween!