Halloween is the Most Dangerous Day of the Year for Kids Walking
Friday, October 14, 2016
David Tapalian, Rhode Island & Massachusetts Injury Lawyer
The numbers are horrifying.
At Halloween annually there are an estimated 6,100 pedestrian deaths and 160,000 injuries. These tragic events occurred among trick-or-treaters as a result of auto incidents, according to Injury Facts 2015, the statistical report on unintentional injuries created by the National Safety Council.
Halloween is supposed to be a just a little scary, but the numbers of incidents will make ones hairs stand on end. Police urge parents and kids take extra precautions to stay safe during the spooky holiday.
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Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for young pedestrians, with twice as many deaths as on a typical day, according to auto insurer State Farm. Kids ages 12 to 18 are the most at risk because they are typically roaming the streets without any parental supervision.
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to take the following steps to help ensure safety:
· Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.
· Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
· Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes.
· When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant.
· If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long -- child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.
For everyone’s sake, please take extra efforts to keep children safe.
This campaign is a sponsored content series between GoLocal and Tapalian Law - Providence Law Firm.
David Tapalian has lived in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area his entire life. He is a graduate of Brown University, located in Providence, R.I. While at Brown, Mr. Tapalian earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and American Institutions. Upon graduation from Brown University, Mr. Tapalian then received a Juris Doctorate degree from Roger Williams University School of Law.
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Baby Donald
Baby Donald
Looking to scare your baby's psyche for life?
First, dress your baby up like Donald Trump.
Then, take lots of photos.
Third, post to all social media. Heck, even dig out that old MySpace account.
Lastly, save for psychatric sessions for later in life.
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Traditional
Donald Trump - the Hair
Walmart has all your shopping needs to look like The Donald. You must add the immigration comments on your own.
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GOP Scary
Hillary Mask
Nothing is more frightening for a good Conservative than to open their door Halloween night and see the likes of Secretary Clinton.
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Why?
A Bunch of Toes
Why would anyone want to dress up like a bunch of toes. Oh wait, this might be a foot costume. Regardless, why would anyone want to dress up like a big foot.
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Hero?
Captain Condom
Superhero costumes are popular these days all across the country, but not sure this one makes the cut.
Batman, Superman, Captain America… Captain Condom? … No
At least it's promoting safe sex. Right?
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Not for Kids
Child Pimp
Imagine a child walking into a school Halloween party with this costume? Yikes.
This costume is probably wrong or inappropriate for anyone to wear but a kid wearing it makes it a whole lot worse.
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Not for Halloween
Caitlyn Jenner
It's one thing to be Caitlyn Jenner and have the entire procedure done, but it is inappropriate to dress up, particularly in this outfit, for a holiday centered around kids.
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The Finger
The Middle Finger
Picture yourself walking down the street in your neighborhood or town with your kids and seeing someone with this costume. What do you say to your kids when they ask you what that means?
You say it's inappropriate and that's what this costume is, inappropriate.
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Just Wrong
Men's Skele-boner
Skeletons are popular around Halloween time, they make for nice Halloween decorations and relatively easy costumes.
However, this costume comes with an accessory that puts it over the edge and into the just wrong category.
If your attending an ADULT Halloween party and you want this costume, click here.
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Sad
Lamar Odom
While the events are so recent there hasn't been any costumes made YET, any costume of former NBA player Lamar Odom and his current situation is just way wrong and pretty sad.
Hopefully there will be no such costumes but there is always one in the group.
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Not Appropriate
Banana Flasher
While we at GoLocal are all about healthy eating and promoting healthy eating, especially around the holidays, this is not the way to do it.
If the costume was the other way around it would be okay but as currently constructed, no go.
View the details here.
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A little controversial?
Dirty Priest Costume
Pretty self explanatory really.
Would somebody actually walk out of the house wearing this? That's scary in and of itself.
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Kids Costume?
Infant Chucky
Not what you want to see, an infant dressed up as Chucky holding a knife on Halloween.
Clearly not an appropriate costume for the age.
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Happy Halloween
Happy Camper
While the costume might be called "Happy Camper," it's hard to believe that people at a party would be happy with it.
At least the costume comes at a reduced price of $11.00
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Halloween Bondage?
Betty Bondage
Another costume that makes you wonder if someone would actually leave their house with it on and wear it out in public.
On second thought, it should probably just stay in the closet.
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Bad taste
Breathalyzer Test
Breathalyzer tests are used for serious things and help to keep intoxicated drivers off the road.
Not sure it's appropriate to be mocking them with a Halloween costume.
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