If your child is injured while trick-or-treating, you may be able to hold a property owner, driver, or event host liable — depending on how the injury happened.

Here are a few common scenarios:

• Trip and fall due to uneven walkways or poor lighting → homeowner liability
• Hit by a car → driver liability (possibly city liability if signage/lights were missing)
• Dog bite → strict liability on the dog owner
• Hazardous decorations (e.g., exposed wires) → premises liability

California law requires homeowners and public spaces to maintain safe conditions — especially when inviting children onto their property.

🎃 Pro Tip: Document everything — photos of the hazard, medical records, and witness statements will help your case. Call Tim Wright Law for guidance tailored to your child’s situation.

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