Halloween is a favorite of children and adults. Kids get to dress up and trick-or-treat, while adults get decked out for costume parties.
October 31st can be a night of funny ghouls and silly ghosts, but it is also a night that has turned tragic too many times. Children walking on the streets and adults driving under the influence are a deadly combination.
On Halloween, children are at a higher chance of being fatally injured by a car than any other day of the year. In a study of Oct. 31st fatalities from 1990-2010 for kids up to 18 years old, some troubling statistics are shown:
At McCraw Law Group, we want to help Halloween to be a fun and safe night for all. To help parents, children and drivers avoid fatal accidents, we offer these Halloween safety guidelines.
Trick-or-treat with safety in mind. These tips can help keep your children safe while they walk the sidewalks and streets around town.
Halloween is different because of the number of pedestrians on the roads. More kids are out crossing the streets and parading down the sidewalks. Adults out on Halloween need to take extra precautions when driving to and from parties.
One last tip for drivers – reduce your speed on Halloween night. The faster you drive, the shorter reaction time. With the increased number of children walking on the streets, there is no need for excessive speed. Slowing down decreases your stopping distance if sudden braking is required to avoid a vehicle-pedestrian accident.
Halloween night is the most dangerous night of the year for pedestrian injuries from cars. Additionally, it is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for drunk driving fatalities.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident on Halloween, the McKinney accident attorneys at McCraw Law Group are here to protect and represent your legal rights.
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