Halloween is widely considered one of the most fun holidays by children and adults alike. Children get to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Adults are more likely to celebrate by heading out to the bars or to house parties, possibly also in costumes. Unfortunately, this means that there is a higher-than-average number of drunk drivers out on the one night of the year when children flood the street just after dark. This creates a very dangerous situation for everyone involved. If you are injured by a drunk driver this Halloween, an experienced DuPage County, IL pedestrian accident lawyer can fight to recover compensation for you.
4 Reasons Halloween is Particularly Dangerous
A few of the reasons why Halloween is a particularly risky night for pedestrians in residential areas that are normally quite safe include:
- Families are out – While New Year’s Day is the most common day of the year for drunk driving accidents in general, Halloween is more dangerous for children. While families with young children tend to stay home on New Year’s Eve, so they are not out driving in the deadly post-midnight hours, families with young children are usually out trick-or-treating.