- 2398 E. Camelback Road, Ste 540 Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Another major factor in the number of injuries related to fireworks may be the devices themselves. According to the CPSC, a sampling of imported fireworks was tested in 2013 to ensure compliance with federal regulations, but 33 percent failed. The most common violations reported were failure to meet fuse burn-time requirements and overloaded report composition.
While the unsafe devices found were not released for sale, it is not possible for the CPSC to test every single firework, and an improperly made device can substantially increase the risk of injury.
Burn injuries can mean lengthy hospital stays for treatment, operations like skin grafts, an increased risk of infection, long-term rehabilitation and permanent scarring. When an injury is caused by the negligence of another party, a civil suit may be possible to seek compensation that can help with expenses and time off work.
© 2023 Brewer Wood, All rights reserved.