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Spooky Season Safety: Common Halloween Injuries in New Mexico
If you or someone you love is injured this Halloween in Albuquerque, or anywhere else in New Mexico, don’t wait. Evidence tends to disappear quickly, and New Mexico law contains deadlines that can prevent you from filing a claim.
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Personal Injury After a Halloween Party
Halloween is one of the most thrilling times of the year here in New Mexico, from trick-or-treating through Albuquerque and Santa Fe to community events and costume parties. Families and children love this time of the year. Accidents and injuries increase during Halloween.
Thousands of people are injured annually while celebrating throughout the country, and New Mexico is no exception. Knowing common Halloween injuries and your legal options will go a long way in protecting your family.
Common Halloween injuries
Trick-or-Treating Injuries While Walking
One of the most serious risks during Halloween involves pedestrian accidents. Children often walk in areas that are dimly lit at night, and drivers may not expect young pedestrians dressed up in costumes. Halloween has higher rates of pedestrian accidents, especially between 5 PM and 9 PM, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries
Common hazards include uneven sidewalks, wet leaves, and poorly lit porches. Trick-or-treaters and homeowners alike can experience slipping and falling. Sometimes even a minor fall can lead to sprains, fractures, or head injuries that may require medical attention.
Costume-Related Injuries
While costumes are meant to be fun, long dresses, oversized masks, and ill-fitting shoes can lead to tripping, falling, or blocked vision. Injuries can happen to children and adults alike with unsafe and impractical costumes.
Burns and Fire Hazards
Pumpkins with candles, bonfires, or decorative flames have a risk for burns and fire hazards. Use of open flames without precautions has the potential to cause serious injuries to children and adults; LED lights are much safer. Families should closely monitor decorations.
Vehicle-Related Accidents
Halloween often brings increased traffic through residential neighborhoods. Accidents between cars and pedestrians, or collisions with parked vehicles, are more likely to occur. Drivers must remain vigilant, and pedestrians should remain visible through the use of reflective clothing or flashlights.
Food-Related Injuries and Allergies
Candy and treats are all part of the fun, but some foods handed out at Halloween can be a source of allergic reactions or foodborne illness. Parents should inspect candy and avoid giving young children small items that can pose choking hazards.
How Raymon Law Group Can Help
Halloween injuries can have life-long physical, emotional, and financial consequences. At Raymon Law Group, our team of experienced attorneys focuses on personal injury cases throughout New Mexico.
From pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and car collisions occurring during the Halloween season, we offer personalized legal representation to fight for full compensation.
Our Personal Injury attorneys have years of experience handling claims for:
Medical expenses and future care
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
Wrongful death cases, if applicable
We work on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Halloween Safety Tips
Use reflective costumes and proper footwear
Walk on sidewalks and cross at crosswalks
Porches and pathways should be well-lit
Use LED candles instead of open flames
Drive carefully through neighbourhoods
If you or someone you love is injured this Halloween in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or anywhere else in New Mexico, don’t wait.
Evidence tends to disappear quickly, and New Mexico law contains deadlines that can prevent you from filing a claim. Call Raymon Law Group today for a FREE consultation at (505) 531-4211.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You Have Questions. We Have Answers.
Common Halloween injuries include pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, costume-related falls, burns from decorations, and car accidents. Many occur due to poor lighting, unsafe property conditions, or driver negligence during trick-or-treat hours.
Yes. If your injury happened because of someone else’s negligence — such as a careless driver, unsafe property, or defective product — you may be entitled to compensation under New Mexico personal injury law.
Seek medical attention immediately, take photos of the scene, collect witness information, and contact an experienced New Mexico personal injury attorney like Raymon Law Group to review your case.
Liability depends on the situation. Homeowners, drivers, event organizers, or product manufacturers can be held responsible if their negligence led to unsafe conditions or harm.
Our attorneys investigate every detail, gather evidence, and handle all legal steps to ensure you receive fair compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering — while you focus on recovery.
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