Beware of Halloween Pedestrian and Drunk Driving Accidents

 Posted on October 28, 2024 in Car Accidents

Plenty of Halloween activities offer fun for both children and adults. Unfortunately, haunting accidents often occur on this holiday. Along with the dangers of attending haunted houses, carving pumpkins, and tripping while trick-or-treating, statistics show that drunk driving and pedestrian accidents increase.

If you or your child is injured on Halloween by someone else’s negligent behavior, you may qualify for compensation through a personal injury claim. The legal team at Law Office of John J. Garvey, III hopes you and your family have a safe Halloween, but we are here to help with your compensation claims.

Halloween Pedestrian Accident Facts

Many more pedestrians than usual normally travel from house to house while trick-or-treating on Halloween, and many of them are children. Youngsters may not understand the dangers of crossing streets, sometimes running into oncoming traffic in their excitement to get their next handful of candy. Young teens often roam without adult supervision. Unfortunately, children from 5 to 8 and 12 to 15 are most likely to be injured or killed in pedestrian accidents on Halloween.

Pedestrian accidents often cause catastrophic injuries because victims have no protection against impact. Factors that affect the severity of these injuries include:

• The vehicle’s speed and trajectory

• The height of the pedestrian

• Whether the driver attempts evasive maneuvers

Many pedestrian accidents are caused by drunk drivers.

Deadly Drunk Driving on Halloween

Many Halloween parties include alcoholic beverages. Some partygoers decide to drive while intoxicated, often causing otherwise avoidable drunk driving accidents. Drinking can cause significant impairments that make safe driving almost impossible, such as:

• Blurred vision

• Poor judgment

• Reduced motor functions

• Slow reactions

• Difficulty focusing

Intoxicated drivers should not get behind the wheel of vehicles because they are highly likely to cause crashes that injure themselves and others. These motorists often fail to make braking or steering adjustments to avoid a collision, making the impact force greater and causing more severe injuries.

Damages in Drunk Driving and Pedestrian Accident Claims

If you or your child is injured in a motor vehicle collision on Halloween, whether caused by drunk driving or another form of negligence, you could be eligible for compensation from the at-fault party. Damages in these cases are specific losses and the money you could receive for them. Law Office of John J. Garvey, III cannot tell you how much you may obtain until we evaluate case-specific information, but your damages might include:

• Medical expenses

• Property damage

• Lost income

• Disfigurement

• Lost enjoyment of life

• PTSD, depression, and anxiety

• Pain and suffering

• Other losses that diminish your quality of life

Your lawyer will calculate your eligible damages and work hard to help you get the full amount you deserve. Eligible survivors of fatal accident victims may qualify to file a wrongful death claim for compensation.

Call Our Dedicated San Jose, CA Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today

Whether you are injured on Halloween or another date, Law Office of John J. Garvey, III can help you hold the at-fault party accountable. Call us at 408-293-7777 for your free consultation with our determined Santa Clara County, CA drunk driving accident attorney. With more than 45 years of experience and a deep devotion to our community, you can rely on us to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.