Spooky Safety Tips to Celebrate this Halloween Season

Is the Haunted House Safe for You? 

Haunted houses aren’t supposed to be dangerous—though there are certain haunted house attractions where the guests are put through rather dangerous situations, your conventional haunted house is not supposed to be unsafe for the average person. However, that doesn’t mean that all haunted houses are safe for every single person. Haunted houses may have strobe lights, which could be dangerous for those who have medical conditions such as epilepsy. Some haunted houses may be unsafe for pregnant women, especially women who are a fall risk. Those who have PTSD may also want to carefully consider whether or not going through a haunted house would be a good idea for them. Lastly, many haunted houses are not appropriate for young children and can cause them to experience psychological distress.

Don’t Get Lost in the Corn Maze 

People really do get very lost in cornfields, however, corn mazes are supposed to be fun, seasonal challenges that do not pose a danger to those simply seeking some holiday fun—but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to take safety precautions when going through a corn maze. First things first: you should never create your own path out of the corn maze, as artificial paths make it more likely that you’ll get lost. It’s also a good idea to carry a map with you. Do not go through a corn maze at night unless the corn maze was specifically designed to be walked through at night. If you have concerns about getting lost in a corn maze, make sure to head to the corn maze at busier times where there’s more likely to be people there to help. Lastly, you should never go through a cornfield that isn’t a corn maze—especially at night. Not only do some places have freezing temperatures during the autumn nights, but it can take first responders a significant amount of time to find people who have gotten lost in corn fields.  

Careful on the Hayride 

If you’re getting on a hayride at the farm, make sure that you’re careful. Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times. If you have certain injuries that you’re still recovering from, it may be a good idea to skip the hayride this year. For example, if you just had surgery on your neck and you have to wear a brace, you should review your hayride plans with your doctor. If your doctor says that a hayride isn’t a good idea, listen to your doctor! While it’s important to keep yourself safe on haunted attractions such as hayrides, it’s important to make sure that your children are also safe on hayrides. Children need to keep their hands and feet inside hayrides as well. Remember, it’s not every day that kids get to ride in the back of a truck. They might get excited and be unaware of the dangers involved with things like leaning out of the truck bed. For this reason, it’s crucial to keep an eye on your kids and ensure that they’re staying safe while in the hayride. 

Don’t Touch the Actors 

Many Halloween attractions have people dressed up in costumes complete with masks, special effects, and more. These people wait to jump out at the right time and scare the daylights out of unsuspecting—but probably should-have-been-suspecting—guests. While you may not enjoy this, you should never touch the actors, and you definitely should not resort to violence. If you are the type of person who has a punch-now-ask-questions-later disposition when faced with jump scares, it may be necessary to avoid Halloween festivities where the employees jump out and scare guests. 

Remember, Nights Are Getting Colder 

Nights are getting colder. While Halloween festivities may be fun for the whole family, they won’t be much fun for babies, toddlers, and little kids who are freezing. While children can generally tell you when they’re not feeling well, toddlers and babies have a more limited ability to communicate. Due to this, they need to be bundled up appropriately when the nights are cold. Remember, at the time of writing this blog, it is not recommended for babies to wear a coat while in a car seat. However, they can wear one in a baby carrier. If you decide to bundle your child up while s/he is in a carrier, make sure that you’re paying attention to the baby’s temperature as s/he can suffer serious side effects as a result of getting too cold or overheating. 

Injuries Can Be Scary

If you’ve sustained injury due to another person’s negligence, you may be scared and panicking about the recovery process. How will you afford medical bills? Who’s going to take care of household expenses? Where are  you going to find the time to negotiate a fair settlement with insurance companies? If you have these concerns, you’re not alone. Moxie Law Group is here for you. Contact us today to get started on your free consultation.