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It’s that time of the year again, and KTXS-12 has some tips that law enforcement says is part of a program that dates back to 2004. While your child is going door to door trick or treating, you can usually tell if someone is not handing out candy if their porch light is not turned on. According to Mike Wolfe at the Community Supervision & Corrections Department in Taylor County, this may also be part of the program as mentioned above which is called “Lights Out.” This program is designed to keep sex offenders away from children who are going to be traveling door to door. This year 80 total people will be attending the Lights Out meeting. At the program, they will be receiving counseling, and from a registered sex offender therapist from 6 to 9 p.m. This will help officers who may have to respond to a call about predatory behavior. While no one wants this to happen, at least there will be 80 suspects that will be immediately crossed off the list since they will be at the meeting.                

There are also other safety tips to keep in mind while your children go door-to-door. Fred Biddle at the Department of Public Safety said it’s vital that people stay on sidewalks. He also urges drivers to be wary of children who might be distracted by the evening’s festivities. Kids are going to be living in the moment, and they might forget about looking before they cross the street. 

Biddle also suggested that parents try to incorporate some reflective material into their children’s costume and to give them a flashlight to carry while they are going door to door. Also, monitor your kid’s candy and if you notice anything unusual, discard the candy in question. Candy that is unwrapped should be thrown away since it may have come in contact with something dangerous.

Children’s Injuries Attorney In Abilene, Texas 

It can be unimaginable to have to watch your child suffer from a traumatic injury. If you add in the fact that the injury was caused by another person’s malicious or negligent actions, then you may add an extra element of sorrow and frustration. If the damage was caused by someone else, you might not know how to help your child. This part is where we come in. We can help investigate and process the legal aspect of your claim. Anything from a defective product like a crib or car seat to an actual person can be the cause of harm to your child. You need someone who understands the law and can execute it to the fullest extent possible. 

There will be different avenues to take depending on what has caused the harm to come to your child. If it was a defective product that hurt your kid, then the manufacturer or distributor of the dangerous item may be held liable for the damage it has caused.  No matter what, we will fight to get you a favorable outcome for you and your family. The top priority for you should be the care and recovery of your child’s health. We can take care of the legal aspect of your case so that you can spend your time caring for what matters most. 

Child Injury Lawyer in Abilene, TX

If you need to speak with a legal representative about an injury that your child suffered, contact us. We can talk to you about the circumstances surround the injury and get a better idea if you have a case or not. The initial consultation that we offer is free and so there is no obligation involved in talking to us about your child’s accident. The Galbreath Law Firm is always willing to help injured Texans!