What Kinds of Spooky Accidents Happen on Halloween?

 Posted on October 10, 2024 in Personal Injury

With Halloween just around the corner, young children are getting excited about trick-or-treating. Haunted houses attract patrons of all ages, and Halloween parties will be plentiful in Illinois. Unfortunately, along with all the fun comes the chance of injury-producing accidents and incidents. Understanding common causes of Halloween injuries may help you prevent them.

What kinds of accidents are common during the Halloween season? Can you get compensation through a personal injury claim? An experienced North Shore lawyer can assess your situation and tell you whether you qualify during your free consultation.

Types of Accidents That Occur in Halloween Season

Around 3,200 people visit hospital emergency rooms yearly on Halloween. While some injuries, such as pumpkin-carving cuts, result from someone’s own carelessness, others are caused by another party’s negligence. Injuries caused by negligence may qualify you to gain compensation through a personal injury claim.

Pedestrian and Drunk Driving Accidents

As children go from house to house trick-or-treating, they may be unaware of the dangers of running into the streets. Pedestrian accidents are three times more likely on Halloween, with more than 33 percent of Halloween pedestrian fatalities being young teens.

Drunk driving after Halloween parties is also typical, with alcohol-related motor vehicle collision fatalities accounting for almost half of that date’s car accident deaths.

Haunted Houses

Dark haunted houses with loose cords or other trip hazards and minimal lighting can cause slip-and-fall injuries. Props can fall onto patrons, causing bruises, cuts, and more severe injuries. If negligence plays a part in these accidents, injured victims may benefit from a premises liability claim.

Candy

Some children with food allergies may eat candy with an allergen. Others may choke on candy. Unfortunately, some people intentionally poison candy before handing it out to unsuspecting children.

Burns

Many people carve pumpkins and place wax candles inside to create Halloween decor. However, open flames can burn children and others and may spread, causing larger fires.

Unsafe Sidewalks

As children eagerly approach the next home while trick-or-treating, they are probably not watching their feet. Uneven or broken pavement can cause them to trip and fall. In some instances, injured victims may be able to hold the government agency responsible for sidewalk maintenance accountable for their damages.

Costumes

Choosing a costume is a high point for most children and many adults. However, costumes that do not fit properly can cause tripping hazards. Masks may limit visibility, increasing the risk of falling.

How Do I Know If My Halloween Injury Qualifies for Compensation?

Personal injury cases like car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and inadequate property maintenance are based on negligence. This legal term refers to someone who does not act like another reasonable person would in the same situation. For example, most people would not drive while intoxicated or leave trip hazards in walkways.

The best way to determine if you qualify for compensation is to call Gruzmark Law, Ltd. for your free consultation. We will discuss your situation, investigate your incident, establish liability, and help you pursue the highest available amount of compensation.

Call Our Dedicated Glenview, IL Personal Injury Lawyer Today

At Gruzmark Law, Ltd., we want you and your family to remain safe during Halloween festivities. If you are injured due to another party’s negligence, we stand ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us at 847-729-7660 for your free consultation with our skilled Cook County, IL premises liability attorney.