NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Halloween is meant to serve as a celebration filled with costumes and candy, but despite all the excitement about trick-or-treating for kids and parties for adults, it’s reportedly one of the accident-prone holidays of the year.
Personal injury experts from Ladah Law Firm in Las Vegas, and Gruber Law in Milwaukee shared examples of common Halloween mishaps and tips on how to avoid them so you can safely enjoy all the spooky festivities.
Pedestrian crashes
Between the increased pedestrian activity, some poor visibility, and tendencies of kids to cross streets without paying attention, children are more than twice as likely to be hit and killed by a vehicle on Halloween than any other day of the year, according to nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide .
Adults are encouraged to be extra cautious, especially during peak trick-or-treating hours.
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For example, motorists should drive slowly, keep headlights on, and remain alert in residential areas to avoid hitting costumed kids.