Stay Safe This Halloween: Tips for Trick-or-Treaters, Parents, and Drivers

Halloween is a night filled with fun, costumes, and candy, but it’s also one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians. At Anderson Traylor Edwards, we want everyone in our community to have a safe and happy holiday. Whether you’re walking with little ones or driving through busy neighborhoods, a few extra precautions can make all the difference.

Costume Safety

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume safety is key to keeping the fun going. The National Safety Council recommends these tips:

• Choose costumes, wigs, and accessories that are fire-resistant and fit properly.
• If children are trick-or-treating after dark, add reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks to increase visibility.

Trick-or-Treating Safety

Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other night of the year. Low lighting and distractions make it a dangerous combination for both drivers and pedestrians.

Help your kids stay safe with these reminders:

• A responsible adult should accompany young children.
• If older kids go out alone, plan and review their route together and agree on a return time.
• Remind kids to stay in familiar, well-lit areas and always travel with friends.
• Teach them never to enter a stranger’s home or car.
• Wait until they’re home to check candy for safety and allergens before eating.

Safety Tips for Drivers

Halloween requires extra caution from everyone on the road.

• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians, and curbs.
• Drive slowly through neighborhoods, especially during trick-or-treat hours.
• Enter and exit driveways carefully, keeping an eye out for kids who may dart out unexpectedly.
• Be alert for children in dark clothing at twilight and later in the evening.
• Discourage inexperienced drivers from getting behind the wheel on Halloween night.

Halloween is the perfect time to take a moment to think about who lives in your neighborhood. Be mindful of families, children, and anyone who might be out celebrating nearby—and not just during trick-or-treat time. 

We’re Here to Help

Even when everyone does their part, unfortunate situations can still occur. Whether it’s a pedestrian injury, a car wreck, or a drunk driving crash, our team at Anderson Traylor Edwards Law Firm is here to help you navigate the aftermath.

We fight for victims of car wrecks, pedestrian injuries, and wrongful death cases, ensuring you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one is injured this Halloween, call our team right away. We’ll take it from there, so you can focus on healing.

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