- July 2, 2014
- Personal Injury
Fourth of July is this weekend and for many, that means time to get together with family, BBQ, and use fireworks. In fact, fireworks are a part of the celebration that most look forward to, however, what many people do not realize is that fireworks can lead to very serious injuries - particularly injuries to the face, eyes, and hands.Any lack of care in handling fireworks or any defect during the manufacture or design process could lead to very serious injuries, or in some cases death. In fact, every year numerous injuries and fatalities are caused by a fireworks accident.
To ensure the safety of you and your family this weekend, our Michigan fireworks accident injury lawyers have provided some safety tips for handling fireworks (provided by Mercy Health Saint Mary's, U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, Kent County Health Department). These tips include:
- Never put your head or face over a firework.
- Never try to relight a dud. If a firework does not go off, wait 20 minutes and then douse it with water.
- Used sparklers should be dropped in a bucket of water - never left on the grass.
- Never hold a firework while lighting it.
- Make sure to light a tubular firework right side up. If it is upside down, the tube can explode, potentially sending fiberglass all over.
- Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy in case of fire.
- Never carry fireworks in a pocket.
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
- After a firework is done burning, douse it with water.
- Never buy fireworks that are packaged in brown paper, which often is a sign they are made for professional displays and would pose a danger to consumers.
- Always have an adult supervise if older children are using fireworks.
At the law firm of Goodman Acker, P.C. our Michigan fireworks accident injury attorneys are currently investigating cases for those victims who have suffered severe injuries, such as burn injuries as a result of a defective firework or another person's negligence in handling the explosive. These claims are often very difficult to prove so it is important that if you or someone you care about suffers a fireworks injury that they consult with a lawyer that has significant experience handling burn injury cases.
For more information on how our fireworks accident injury lawyers in Michigan can help you, call today at (248) 286-8100. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation where we will review your case and determine whether or not you have a case. We also represent our clients under a contingency fee basis, which means no legal fees or costs to you until we win or settle your case. Call now to get started on your case!