As a Miami personal injury attorney , we know your summer plans do not include visits to the ER. We are posting a series of tips about safely engaging in summer activities.
In a little over a month’s time, people will begin lining up to purchase sparklers and, yes, currently illegal home fireworks. If you don’t know which commonly sold fireworks are illegal, go to the link above to learn more. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, every year more than 10,000 people go to the ER to be treated for fireworks-related injuries.
In a little over a month’s time, people will begin lining up to purchase sparklers and, yes, currently illegal home fireworks. If you don’t know which commonly sold fireworks are illegal, go to the link above to learn more. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, every year more than 10,000 people go to the ER to be treated for fireworks-related injuries.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to go see the professional-grade ones at a public fireworks display where you cannot be injured. If you do choose to light fireworks at home, make sure you observe the local laws and the fireworks manufacturer’s instructions.
Maintain a safe distance from humans, vehicles, buildings, foliage and other flammable areas, and keep a hose and water bucket accessible at all times.
And of course, always have adult supervision.