Fall 2015
Autumn Safety Tips and Firm Updates from R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd.

Greetings!
We hope you’re enjoying the cooler temperatures and the colorful fall foliage across northern Illinois. With every new season comes a different set of safety challenges, and we’ve prepared this newsletter to help you and your loved ones stay safe this autumn.

Also—congratulations to the Chicago Cubs! We’re wishing them the best as they continue their playoff run. Go Cubbies!

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Halloween Safety Tips: Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids—but it’s also one of the most dangerous. To help ensure a safe evening, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers simple safety guidelines based on each letter of the phrase SAFE HALLOWEEN.

We wish you and your family a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween!
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Don’t Forget to Check Your Detectors
When daylight saving time ends, it’s a great reminder to check both your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.

Here are some quick reminders:

• Test detectors monthly.

• Make sure your carbon monoxide detector is UL-certified (look for the “UL” symbol on the package).

• Illinois law requires that your detectors meet the latest safety standards.

For more information about carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, visit the CDC’s carbon monoxide page.
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Watch Out for Deer on the Roads
Fall is peak season for auto accidents involving deer. These collisions can happen suddenly and may result in serious damage or injury.

To stay safe:

• Drive cautiously, especially around dawn and dusk.

• Use high beams when possible in rural or wooded areas.

• Stay alert and scan the sides of the road.

For more prevention tips, read our recent blog post.
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If you or someone you know needs legal assistance, please feel free to reach out to us. If your concern is outside the field of personal injury, we’ll gladly refer you to a qualified attorney who can help.

Stay Safe & Be Well,
– Ron Wittmeyer

Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd.
1635 North Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-1123
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• Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2000

• Over 31 years of experience in personal injury law

• President, Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) 2015–2016