Even the Most Frightening Ghouls Need to Be Careful HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!
Happy Halloween, you goblins, ghouls, witches, and spooks! It’s that time of year again when kids and adults alike can dress up and roam the streets as their favorite heroes, frights, or princesses. While kids are eager to show off their outfits and fill their pillowcases with sugary treasures, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential dangers on Halloween night. Practice Street Safety Make sure your kids understand basic road safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide,“Children are more likely to be struck by a vehicle and killed during Halloween than any other day of the year.” Before heading out for some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating, take the time to go over basic safety tips. Teach kids to look both ways before crossing, use crosswalks and traffic signals, cross streets on the corners, and never run across the street. Making eye contact with drivers before walking in front of their cars is also a good way to make sure the driver knows the child is there.
following a few simple guidelines. Add reflective tape to candy bags and costumes and wear light colors to stand out in the dark. Buying or making the right-sized costumes is also important. If they’re too large, they create a tripping hazard, and if they’re too tight, they can restrict movement. If your child wears a mask, make sure they can see out of it properly. Make a Plan
Before heading out to trick or treat, create a plan and discuss it with every member of your family. This ensures that if someone in your group wanders off, they’ll know where to look for you or where to go. In case you’re separated, label your child’s costume with your name, address, and phone number. If your children are old enough to trick or treat without adults, make sure that their cellphones are charged and on them at all times, and schedule regular check-ins.
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What to Expect When Your Case Goes to Court FEAR IN THE COURTROOM While only a small percentage of personal injury cases go to trial, those that do can add stress to an already frightening situation. The fear of the unknown can send even the most cool-headed victim into a panic. When preparing to go to court, your lawyer will be the best source of assistance for you, but these trial reminders can help boost your confidence too. It’s Going to be Lengthy
to be collected, witnesses to find and prep, and a jury to select. There’s a lot that goes into the United States justice system for a fair trial, so don’t anticipate a resolution overnight. Up inYour Business While your injury may not be your fault, your decision to take your case to court puts the focus on you. Frommedical records to your skills and education, you are on trial for everyone involved to see. The defendants in your case will also have to expose some personal or corporate details, so it won’t be all about you. The court system tries to protect victims and witnesses private information. Be Ready for the Unknown Unfortunately, lawyers cannot guarantee the outcome of cases in court. The judge or a jury has the ultimate say in deciding fault and compensation, and unfortunately, that means the endgame is unknown. While a settlement is a guaranteed payout, a trial can be a roll of the dice, but your experienced injury attorney will advise you when it is worth taking the calculated gamble that is a trial. We will fight for our clients as long as they are willing, but don’t walk into court expecting the jury to automatically side with you.
Unlike trials on“Law and Order,”most cases that go to trial can take a couple years to finish. The proceedings may only last a few days or weeks—which is still longer thanTVmakes it appear —but leading up to that point is a lot of work. There are motions to be filed, data
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