Categories: Blog

Don’t Let Halloween Hazards Turn into Premises Liability

Here comes Halloween!  As a parent, you take steps to protect your children and keep them safe. You recognize the importance of being proactive during this holiday that comes with the potential for injury.

If your household participates in neighborhood festivities by welcoming trick-or-treaters or hosting a party, continue your vigilance and protect yourself.  Premises liability means that , as a homeowner, you have a legal responsibility to keep your property safe and free from any hazard that might cause harm . Perform a safety check-up for your premises. Failure to remedy problems may result in legal action. Remember, you are liable for damages if you knew about the problem, should have realized the potential danger, or actually caused the incident. Protect yourself.

  • Light up the home as much as possible. If your house has  excessively dark areas, consider adding flood lights or solar lamps
  • Keep walkways in good repair. Broken pavement or loose bricks are accidents waiting to happen
  • Keep pets inside
  • Repair any broken steps and fix any loose porch railings
  • Remove potential hazards such as electrical wires, hoses, toys and lawn decorations
  • Use battery-powered votive lights instead of candles
  • Patch and/or fill in any divots in the lawn

Conversely, if you , or a loved one, is injured while trick-or-treating remember:

  • Seek medical attention, get a medical report
  • Take pictures of the area and get the names of any witnesses
  • Notify the property owner of your injury, but do not make any statements or comments about your condition

Whether you have been hurt, or someone was injured on your property, contact us for advice as soon a possible. In most cases, the timing could be critical.

Clay Hinds

Recent Posts

How to Prove Negligence in a Premises Liability Case

Have you ever been involved in a slip or fall incident on someone else's property…

3 weeks ago

Accidental Firearm Discharge: Understanding Personal Injury for Bereaved Parties

An accidental discharge shatters lives instantly, leaving the family with grief, confusion, and many questions.…

3 weeks ago

No Seatbelt, No Case? Unpacking the Comparative Negligence in the Laird v. Tazewell County Case

Have you ever stopped and thought about the importance of seatbelts in car accidents? It…

3 weeks ago

Building Code Violations and Premise Liability: What You Need to Know

Property owners are legally responsible for ensuring the safety of their premises. So, it is…

3 weeks ago

Unlicensed Car Accidents: Legal Consequences You Need to Know

Driving without a valid license is a crime with severe legal and financial repercussions. And…

2 months ago

Why Personal Injury Lawsuits Get Rejected and How to Avoid Rejections

Your personal injury case getting rejected can be a frustrating and disheartening experience. Remember, you…

2 months ago