Fourth of July Fireworks Injuries: Know the Facts
Fireworks are one of the Fourth of July’s most beautiful and exciting traditions. However, when fireworks are not used safely, serious injuries can result. In order to help protect those who use fireworks this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) offers information on fireworks injuries and how to avoid them.
Thousands of U.S. residents go to the emergency room each Independence Day after a fireworks-related injury, according to the CPSC. While deaths are rare, they do happen. More often, however, users of fireworks survive the accident but suffer serious, life-altering injuries, including burn scars or the loss of fingers or other body parts. The costs of such accidents can be staggering, and the damage can be permanent.
In order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself or those you love this Independence Day, the CPSC recommends that you purchase fireworks that meet CPSC safety requirements and that come with instructions for use. Always follow the instructions that come with fireworks, and only light one at a time. Using fireworks intended for professional displays only or that are homemade can cause serious injury. Clean up your fireworks area thoroughly before you leave, so that no one can be injured by fireworks that were accidentally left behind.
Fireworks are designed to catch fire and explode, so accidents can happen even with the best care. If you or someone you love has been injured in a fireworks accident, please don’t hesitate to call the experienced Missouri accident attorneys at Page Law. Call us anytime at 314-322-8515 for a free consultation.
