BE AWARE OF THE SCARES
THROUGH CAUTION AND PREPARATION
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year, and many kids can hardly wait to dress up to go trick-or-treating. Even adults get into the spooky spirit by hosting parties and gatherings to celebrate the night. Unfortunately, you can’t have treats without the tricks. The chances of accidents and injuries increase on Halloween for a number of reasons, so be sure to follow these safety tips to ensure you and your family have a fun, safe night.
occurs when adults and kids cross the street without taking the proper precaution to look both ways. In addition to this, some drivers just aren’t paying attention like they should on this holiday, and so it’s important to always be aware of your surroundings.
Check out these safety tips. To protect yourself and your kids, consider the following: • Use makeup or face paint instead of masks to keep kids’ vision unrestricted. • Consider attaching reflective tags to your costumes. • Carry a flashlight to see where you’re going or let your kids have their own. • Always stay together, that way everyone knows where the group is at all times. To avoid any potential accidents, consider the following: • If you’re driving, try to avoid driving through neighborhoods if possible. • Stay well below the speed limit if you see kids wandering the sidewalks or streets. • Be sure to look carefully at intersections and stay conscious of those who are crossing the streets. It is always better to be safe than sorry, so be extra careful if you’re driving or trick or treating on this spooky night! If you or a loved one happens to become injured, call Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. at 404-418-8244 so we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
How can an injury occur? • Slips and Falls
Since more people will be wandering the streets at night, this type of injury can be very common. Sometimes an unexpected fall may produce a more serious injury, such as a concussion or broken bones. The likelihood of an accident occurring naturally increases when there is a lack of visibility or people are in unfamiliar locations. Oncoming Vehicles Most drivers tend to be more cautious and alert on Halloween, but pedestrian accidents are still higher during this holiday with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. This often •
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INGREDIENTS • 24 oz frozen meatballs • 16 oz spaghetti noodles • 24-oz jar spaghetti sauce
• 2–3 slices of mozzarella cheese • Sliced black olives
DIRECTIONS 1. Cook frozen meatballs according to package instructions, then keep warm in oven on low heat. 2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add spaghetti noodles. Cook until tender and drain. 3. In a small pot, heat spaghetti sauce over medium heat until warm. 4. After everything is cooked, mix noodles and spaghetti sauce together, then put the mixture into a serving bowl. 5. Slice the meatballs in half and mix half of the slices into spaghetti. Top the spaghetti with the remaining meatball slices with the flat sides up. 6. Cut slices of mozzarella cheese into circles and place one slice on each of the flat-topped meatballs. Then, put one black olive over each cheese circle to form the eyeballs. Serve and enjoy!
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