With October upon us, many parents in the St. Louis area are gearing up to celebrate Halloween with their kids. The time-honored tradition of trick-or-treating in spooky costumes collecting more candy than is ever appropriate for one child to have is certainly one that is fun and creates great memories for parents and children alike. Unfortunately, it also exposes kids to a risk of significant injuries as a result of pedestrian accidents caused by negligent drivers.
So what makes Halloween one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians? It’s a confluence of events that, when put together, create a perfect storm of dangerous conditions. Some of the factors that make Halloween night so dangerous include:
Fortunately, there are things that you can do to reduce your child’s risk of involvement in a pedestrian accident this Halloween. Some tips provided by the National Safety Council include:
Unfortunately, no amount of preparation can make trick-or-treating completely risk-free, and there will almost certainly be pedestrian accidents in and around St. Louis this Halloween. In the unfortunate event that your child is injured, here are some steps you should take to protect his or her legal rights:
At Bruntrager & Billings, we are committed to helping injured victims obtain the compensation to which they are entitled under the law. We will thoroughly review the facts of your case at no cost to you and determine whether we believe you have a claim. In addition, you will only pay for our services in the event that we win your case. To schedule your free consultation with a personal injury attorney in St. Louis, call our office today at (314) 646-0066 or send us an email through our online contact form.
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