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The Fourth of July is next week and that means firework displays and cookouts will be on the rise. Our Pasco County Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton want everyone to know that these activities can cause extreme injuries to children and adults when safety measures are not taken into consideration.
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 230 people will go to emergency rooms every single day due to firework-related injuries in the month surrounding the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks are nothing to mess around with as they can cause serious burn injuries. In fact, a sparkler, which many consider safe for children to hold, can reach temperatures close to 2,000 degrees. It is important to always supervise children around fireworks. Other common fireworks-related injuries include loss of hearing and eyesight, shock, smoke inhalation and loss of fingers.
If you plan on celebrating this Fourth of July with fireworks, we urge you to keep the following safety tips in mind:
On a similar note, if you are going to be grilling, follow these tips as many people are injured by gas and charcoal grills:
If you find yourself injured this Fourth of July due to another person’s careless or negligent behavior, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm endured. Our Pasco County Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton will be on hand 24/7 to provide you with a free consultation, should you need it this holiday period. Do not hesitate to contact us online or call us at 727-847-2299.