Halloween is almost here again. The streets in Illinois will soon be filled with thousands of youngsters going door-to-door asking for tricks or treats. Although Halloween is an endearing and time-honored tradition for many families, being out on the sidewalks and in the streets after dark has serious risks. Some families find themselves facing tragedy at the end of the night.
If your child was hurt during Halloween activities, you have the right to answers. At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, our Lombard, IL pedestrian injury lawyers help parents of injured children pursue meaningful damages, making sure careless people are held accountable and preventing future incidents.
Do Trick or Treaters Have the Right of Way?
When children out trick-or-treating are on sidewalks, crossing the road at designated intersections, and otherwise following the rules, they have the right of way. Kids who are hurt through no fault of their own by careless drivers – especially people who are driving drunk or under the influence of drugs – have the right to seek damages in a lawsuit or an insurance claim.