Ways To Keep Kids Safe This Halloween
Corbin Sutter
Personal Injury
Well, that time of year is finally upon us. Soon, little ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and more will be going from door to door. But, of course, these monsters won't be real. Instead, they are children dressed up in costumes for Halloween, and they will be scouring neighborhoods for candy. Even right here in Venice, there are sure to be plenty of kids out and about. We are discussing this because pedestrian accidents seem to happen all the time in these parts.
For example, according to the FLHSMV, The Sunshine State as a whole was responsible for 9,736 pedestrian crashes in 2019. These incidents caused 66,369 injuries, 1,524 incapacitating injuries, and 734 fatalities. As you can see, the said figures aren't very flattering. That's why we're here today, to attempt to cut down on those numbers, even if it's only for a night. So, this post will be offering up some tips to keep kids safely out of harm's way this Halloween.
However, before getting to them, there's something else we must discuss. If a driver's negligence injures or harms your child, you and your family might have the grounds to seek compensation. Believe us when we say that we don't wish that on anyone, but if an incident arises and you need legal assistance, please, don't hesitate to turn to All Injuries Law Firm, P.A. Our team will fight tooth and nail for what you're owed.So, now that we've gotten business out of the way let's see if we can't keep some kiddos safe in Venice this October 31st.
Wear Bright Clothing Or Costumes
We get it; for many people, Halloween costumes are all about being dark and gloomy. As such, kids and adults alike wear shirts, pants, and masks that are black, brown, or somber colors. There's not necessarily anything wrong with that, but if people aren't highly visible at night, they could easily not be seen by drivers and get struck by cars. Therefore, think about brightening up your child's costume this time around, or if you'd rather, deck them out with glow sticks, necklaces, and bracelets. Those might do the trick as well.
Supervise Your Children
Kids often want to be independent on Halloween. They wish to hit up peoples' houses all by their lonesome or just with friends. In other words, they don't want moms, dads, or other guardians present. However, that may not be the best strategy, especially if you have younger kids. A young child might run right out into traffic simply because they don't know any better. If that happens, they could get hit by a car, and nobody wants that. So, get in the holiday spirit and accompany your children 12 years of age and younger trick-or-treating. You’ll have a blast, and they’ll probably enjoy the time together too. Plus, you will be able to help keep them safe.
Ensure Costumes Fit Correctly
Big and baggy costumes are just accidents waiting to happen. For example, if a child has a robe or pants on that are too long, they could easily trip and fall. If that happens and the kid lands in the middle of the street, they could get hit or run over by a vehicle. And, unfortunately, that's a quick way for them to sustain serious injuries or lose their life. Thus, ensure your child's costume fits correctly to keep such issues at bay.
This kind of talk can make Halloween a bit scary and not the usual kind of scary. However, if you're careful, with any luck, your family won't experience any hardships. Other than that, just remember if you need legal representation, contact us.