Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween

As Halloween finally approaches, the legal team at the Whitley Law Firm would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. The following are several tips provided by a Raleigh personal injury lawyer at the firm to help you and your family enjoy the holiday and stay safe:

Wear bright clothing or reflectors on your clothing if you are trick-or-treating. With the early sunset around 6:20 pm today, it will be much more difficult for a car or truck to see you and your children crossing the street or even on a sidewalk or driveway without any type of lighting on your clothing. Pedestrian accidents are an unfortunate and common part of life, and our law firm would like to keep you and your children safe this year.

Do not drink and drive. Many people, including college students, may be engaging in festive activities tonight. It is important that you do not drink and drive; if you have a drink, be sure to have a designated driver or call a cab.

Beware of others on the road. Each year, hundreds of children trick-or-treat, going door to door and crossing many streets to fill their baskets up with candy. If you are driving on the road tonight, be sure to look twice or even three times before making a turn or even when you are driving through a residential area. By looking twice, you may be able to prevent or avoid an accident from occurring.

Lastly, we advise you to have fun this Halloween. Staying safe should be your main priority, so following these simple tips can help save lives. If you or a loved one happens to be injured in any type of accident tonight or in the future, do not hesitate to call a Raleigh personal injury attorney at our office. We can help you file a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

Happy Halloween!