Defective Halloween costumes and decorations can cause serious injuries.
A Halloween celebration isn’t complete without costumes and decorations that bring a little spooky fun to the night. But when a product defect turns that fun into a trip to the emergency room—from flammable fabrics to faulty wiring—the results can be devastating.
Children are especially vulnerable on Halloween night.
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids. From dressing up as their favorite characters to collecting candy around the neighborhood, it’s a time filled with fun and adventure. But while children enjoy the thrill of trick-or-treating, Halloween also brings serious safety concerns. In fact, it’s considered one of the most dangerous holidays for young pedestrians.
Event organizers must ensure a safe environment for invited guests.
Key Takeaway:
You can file a claim if your injury at a public event—like a Texas fall festival—was caused by someone else’s negligence.
Consult a lawyer if you’ve been injured by another party while hunting.
Key Takeaway:
Liability for a hunting injury in Texas depends on who was negligent. In many cases, the responsible party may be another hunter, a landowner, or a manufacturer whose defective product caused the injury.
Unsafe Halloween decorations could lead to homeowner liability if someone is hurt.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. Homeowners in Texas can be held liable for slip-and-fall accidents on their property if dangerous conditions caused an injury they failed to correct or warn guests about.
Drivers must use extreme caution around trick-or-treaters.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. If the driver who hit your child is proven to have been negligent, you can file a claim against them for damages.
You may be able to sue for an injury on Halloween.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. You may be able to file a claim if you were injured due to a homeowner’s negligence while attending a Halloween party in Texas.
Injuries at high school football games can have lifelong consequences.
Cheering for your favorite team should be about excitement and community—not about ending the night in the emergency room. While injuries to players are an expected part of sports, injuries to fans in the stands or at tailgates are often overlooked. With football season back in full swing, it’s worth taking a closer look at the risks fans face at games and what legal options are available when those risks turn into real harm.
Injuries come with the sport, but can result from negligence —learn to tell the difference.
Key Takeaway:
When injuries occur at high school football games, the key legal question is whether the injury was an assumed risk of the sport or the result of negligence. That difference determines what steps you can take next.
New laws went into effect: here’s how they affect you.
Key Takeaway:
On September 1, 2025, 835 new Texas laws went into effect. Most won’t affect your daily commute—but six do. From rental car refunds to tougher DWI penalties, here’s what Texas drivers and families need to know.
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