10/13/2026
Did you know children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other evening? 🎃🚶♂️
As a child injury attorney, my favorite cases are the ones that never happen. Before heading out to trick-or-treat this year, here are 3 non-negotiable safety checks:
🔦 Be visible from 360°: A single glow stick isn’t enough. Add reflective tape to costume backs and treat buckets, or clip battery-powered lights to jackets.
🎭 Trade masks for face paint: Rigid plastic masks destroy peripheral vision and depth perception, making it easy for kids to miss curb edges or step into traffic.
🚗 Watch the driveways: Crosswalks aren’t the only hazard. Delivery vans, rideshares, and partygoers backing out of dark driveways pose an enormous risk to kids darting across lawns.
Have a fun, spooky, and safe Halloween night! 🍬 More tips to come.
📲 Share this with another parent before Halloween!
Michael Wales, The Child Injury Attorney
childinjuryattorney.com