5 Common Halloween Accidents and Your Legal Options

 Posted on October 23, 2024 in Premises Liability

Children and adults alike enjoy Halloween activities. From carving pumpkins and choosing costumes to attending haunted houses and trick-or-treating, the entire month of October often includes Halloween-related fun. Unfortunately, several common accidents can haunt you if you are injured.

At Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. If you are involved in a personal injury or premises liability accident, our skilled lawyer is here to help you hold the at-fault party accountable.

Drunk Driving Crashes

As is common with other holidays, many Halloween celebrations include alcohol. Drunk driving crashes injure and kill many people during the Halloween season. Driving under the influence is illegal, and it can also give you grounds for compensation if you sustain injuries in a crash caused by a drunk driver.

Pedestrian Accidents

Trick-or-treaters are often so involved in reaching their next destination that they fail to follow safe practices when crossing streets. Younger children may not understand the risks posed by traffic. Pedestrian accidents are very common on Halloween, frequently causing severe or fatal injuries.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Whether caused by potholes, broken sidewalks, missing handrails, unsecured electrical cords, or insufficient lighting, Halloween brings many slip-and-fall hazards. Masks and extremely long costumes can increase the risks. If the property owner’s or other responsible party’s negligence contributed to your slip and fall, you may qualify for compensation through a premises liability claim.

Haunted House Accidents

Haunted houses are seasonal attractions that may be assembled haphazardly. Unstable props, objects left in walkways, poor lighting, and other unsafe conditions can cause injury-producing accidents.

Halloween Party Incidents

Depending on the activities at a party, you or your children can be injured in various ways:

• Pumpkin carving is a top cause of Halloween injuries.
• Rowdy partygoers may instigate trouble, including assaults and other criminal conduct.
• Slip and fall accidents are common at Halloween parties.
• Overly excited dogs can attack or bite guests.
• Guests can have allergic reactions to food or contract a foodborne illness.

When negligence is a contributing factor, you may be entitled to compensation.

Why Do I Need a Lawyer for My Halloween Accident Claim?

You do not have to hire an attorney, but there are many benefits if you do:

• We understand the applicable laws and what they mean to your claim.
• Our experience shows us what to expect and how to handle problems that may arise effectively.
• We know what evidence to look for and how to find it.
• We know how to overcome insurance company tactics designed to devalue your claim.

Most people with competent legal representation collect significantly more compensation than those who handle their own claims. Let Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC assist you with yours.

Contact Our Determined El Paso, TX Personal Injury Lawyer

If an incident caused by someone else’s negligence injures you, Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call 915-250-0700 now for your free consultation with our experienced El Paso, TX premises liability attorney.