{"id":701,"date":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T19:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiolinjurylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T23:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:14:33","slug":"top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Most Common Halloween Injuries and How to Prevent Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year. Adults and children alike enjoy dressing up and celebrating the season. Whether your Halloween plans have you trick or treating, passing out candy, or attending an adult party, injuries can and do happen each year. Learn the most common Halloween injuries and how you can prevent them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them\/#1_Traffic_Accidents\" >1. Traffic Accidents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them\/#2_Eye_Injuries\" >2. Eye Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them\/#3_Burn_Injuries\" >3. Burn Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them\/#4_Puncture_or_Poisoning_Injuries\" >4. Puncture or Poisoning Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/top-5-most-common-halloween-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them\/#5_Home_Injuries\" >5. Home Injuries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Traffic_Accidents\"><\/span>1. Traffic Accidents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It should come as no surprise that kids walking through the streets and adults going to Halloween parties can lead to disaster. On this night, there is an increased risk for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/practice-areas\/tampa-pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\"> pedestrian accidents<\/a> and drunk driving collisions. Parents, make sure your children keep to the sidewalks and avoid dangerous intersections. Only allow your children to go trick or treating solo if they\u2019re mature enough to understand these rules. Give your children flashlights and consider adding reflective tape to their costumes so they\u2019re more visible in the dark.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re attending an adult party, always designate a driver or make plans to stay overnight. Never drink and drive, but be extra diligent on a night when there are more children in the streets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Eye_Injuries\"><\/span>2. Eye Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Costumes like pirates, knights, and grim reapers often come with sharp accessories like swords and picks. If you\u2019re not careful, you could be stuck with a permanent eye patch. Children who have these props could end up using them like the real thing, which could lead to injury. Keep all sharp props away from children and stick to the foam and soft rubber accessories. If attending a crowded party, consider covering your props with electrical tape to remove sharp edges.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Burn_Injuries\"><\/span>3. Burn Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s costumes often have capes, wigs, and extra material. If these materials aren\u2019t flame retardant, it could lead to serious injury \u2013 especially around open flames like candles in a Jack-O-Lantern. Choose costumes made from flame retardant materials and encourage your neighborhood to swap out their traditional tea lights for LED versions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Puncture_or_Poisoning_Injuries\"><\/span>4. Puncture or Poisoning Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not common, but you still hear stories about candy with which some cruel person has tampered. When your children come home with their spoils, sort through all candy and throw out any partially unwrapped or suspicious looking candy. Area police departments often offer free candy inspection, so check with your local precinct for details.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Home_Injuries\"><\/span>5. Home Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Last, take steps to protect trick or treaters around your home. Remove anything that a child could trip over, like toys, bikes, garden hoses, and lawn d\u00e9cor. Check all outdoor lights and ensure your porch is well-lit. Restrain pets in one room of your house so they don\u2019t startle or inadvertently jump on children.<\/p>\n<p>While Halloween brings a lot of excitement, candy, and sugar into your household, it\u2019s also important to remember safety. Halloween injuries aren\u2019t common, but they do happen every year. By knowing the common causes of injury, you\u2019ll be better equipped to prevent them. Observe some common-sense safety tips, and you\u2019ll be ready to enjoy a fun-filled evening while minimizing risk of an injury.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year. Adults and children alike enjoy dressing up and celebrating the season. Whether your Halloween plans have you trick or treating, passing out candy, or attending an adult party, injuries can and do happen each year. 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