Halloween can be one of the most exciting nights of the year for children and adults alike. Too often though, the excitement comes to an abrupt end when a collision between a motor vehicle and a trick-or-treater occurs.
Estimates show that children are twice as likely to be struck by a car or truck on Halloween when compared to any other night of the year, which is why our Buffalo pedestrian accident lawyers at William Mattar Law Offices would like to offer some Halloween safety tips to help you stay safe tomorrow night.
Trick-or-Treaters should:
Keeping these tips in mind when walking on Halloween will certainly reduce your risk of an accident. It’s important to remember though, not all crashes can be avoided, especially when they aren’t your fault.
At William Mattar Law Offices, we know the moments, days, weeks, and months after an accident can be full of confusing questions that require difficult choices, so we’re here to help. Just take a look at our website to get answers to questions like “Who is responsible when a pedestrian accident occurs?” or “Will insurance cover my damages?”
At William Mattar, we offer a free case evaluation if you or someone you know was injured in a car accident. For your free case evaluation, contact one of our Rochester car accident lawyers.