Florida Child Injury Law Blog

 Independence Day is fast approaching and as with every 4^th of July, this means one thing to children…fireworks!  Unfortunately, thousands of children are injured in fireworks accidents every year.  Some sustain second and third degree burns on their hands and legs, while others suffer scarring and permanent disfigurement and others tragically, die from fatal injuries.

 The Dodson Law Firm represents children injured in serious burn-related injuries as well as from fireworks accidents. Firework burn injuries can be some of the worst injuries a child can suffer. Their danger is very real.   

 According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, last year fireworks were involved in almost 9,000 emergency room visits.   Children and young adults under the age of 20 accounted for more than half of all the injuries. 

 More Fireworks Facts:

•  Firecrackers and sparklers are responsible for the greatest number of injuries for children 14 & younger
• Half of all fireworks injuries happen to bystanders
• 200 children age 4 years and under were injured by sparklers in 2007
• Males were involved in 73% of all fireworks accidents in 2009

 This holiday, consider taking your family to a supervised public fireworks display put on by trained professionals.

 Here in the Tampa-Clearwater -St. Pete area, there are several 4^th of July events and celebrations planned.

 Please enjoy your holiday and keep safe!  Working to make safety, every child’s reality – your Florida Child Injury Lawyer