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.
Haunted houses can result in injuries if operators are careless.
Haunted houses, hayrides, and fall festivals are some of the most popular Halloween attractions in Texas. These seasonal favorites promise thrills and scares—but sometimes the fright turns real. Between dark hallways, jump scares, and chaotic crowds, serious injuries can and do happen.
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.
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.
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.
The penalties for DWIs in Texas school zones increased on September 1, 2025.
Key Takeaway:
Under Senate Bill 826, a DWI in a school crossing zone is now a state jail felony if it occurs during reduced-speed hours. Before, most first-time DWIs were misdemeanors. The law raises the stakes significantly when children’s safety is at risk.
New law requires Texas school buses to add seatbelts by 2029.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. Under Senate Bill 546, every Texas school bus must be equipped with a three-point seat belt for every passenger and the driver by September 1, 2029. The law phases in gradually, giving school districts time to plan and report their progress.
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