Washington Injury Attorney Blog

Fireworks go on sale in Washington State as we approach the 4th of July. Fireworks can be extremely dangerous explosives and should be left to professionals. Even your common place fireworks sold at local stands can be extremely dangerous and result in serious burns. Bottle rockets and sparklers are the most dangerous explosives with M80s and M100s "cherry bombs" as some of the most dangerous types.

Fireworks can cause permanent damage, can cause severe burns, loss of finger, hand or an eye and can even result in death.

According to the State Fire Marshal Michael Matlick, last year in Washington State there were 1,059 injuries due to the use of fireworks and 42% of these injuries were to children with no adult supervision. 49 of these were children under the age of 14.

Fire work safety tips:

• Do not purchase any illegal fireworks such as M80s or M100s.

• Only use fireworks where they are legally allowed

• Supervise children at all times

• Only adults should light fireworks
  
  
• Store your fireworks in a secure location.

• Use fireworks away from dry vegetation and grass that may be vulnerable to fire.

Do not allow yourself, your child or a neighbor's child become a firework accident victim. Every year, our firm receives a call from someone who suffered a burn injury or serious injury like an eye injury due to fireworks.

This information was brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. If you of a loved one has suffered a serious injury, do not hesitate to contact us.

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Washington D.C. -- Two senators have introduced a bill to congress which would require that all stoves sold in the United States be sold with brackets which would prevent them from tipping over. In addition the bill requires that the devices be installed. Over the past twenty years, a hundred people have been seriously injured or killed because a stove tipped over on them. Some stove tipping victims were severely burned due to hot foods and liquids spilling onto them and a few people have been crushed to death by a stove.

U.S. Congressmen Bart Stupak (D-MI) and Vito Fossella (R-NY) presented H.R. 5753 to Congress in April.

In a $546 million class action settlement agreement, Sears has agreed to provide anti-tip devices for free for 4 million stoves that they sold.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured because of a stove tipping, contact The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience in representing the victims of a serious personal injuries due to defective products. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

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A jury in Snohomish Superior Court awarded Paramjit Singh of Mount Vernon, Washington a $40.1 million settlement after a defective medical device burned his heart during surgery. Singh then had to undergo a heart transplant and is forced to take anti-rejection medication for the rest of his life and has other serious health complications including facing a kidney transplant.

Singh underwent a cardiac bypass surgery at Everett Medical Center in 2004 when a device manufactured by Edwards Lifesciences overheated, burning his heart. Singh's heart stopped and could not be restarted. He had to be kept on a medical heart device for weeks until a heart could be found for a transplant.

Singh's lawyers presented evidence to the jury that Edwards Lifescience was aware that the of a potential problem with the device since 1998 but did not recall the device or warn hospitals and patients. Of the damages, $8.35 were punitive. Punitive damages are not generally allowed in Washington Court but the allowed them because Edwards Lifescience is located in California where punitive damages are allowed.

If you or a loved one is seriously injured or killed because of medical malpractice or a defective product, contact The Farber Law Group immediately. We have more than 30 years experience in representing victims of serious personal injury. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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Burns are usually caused by an explosion, fire, hot liquids, chemicals, electricity or sun light. Burns may result from an accident caused by another person’s negligence. This may include premises liability, defective equipment, defective or dangerous products, negligent security or common law negligence.

It is estimated that 1.25 million burn injuries occur each year in the United States, many thousands of these occurring in Washington State.

Injuries suffered from burns are classified in three ways:

1. First degree burns are the most common type of burn injury. This involves only the top layer of skin and is characterized by pain, redness, and swelling. Sunburn is a typical first degree burn.
   
   
2. Second degree burns involve the first and second layers of skin. This is characterized by blistering of the skin, redness, and swelling and is very painful.
   
   
3. Third degree burns are the most severe and they often result in extensive scarring. This can require long recovery time and may result in severe limitations.
   

Burns may result in serious personal injury, pain and suffering, and mild to severe scarring. Injuries from burns may result in extensive medical bills, wage losses, and economic losses. Damages may include future losses and compensation for permanent injuries.

Victims of burns need specialized legal representation. If you or a member of your family has suffered from injuries as a result of burns, contact The Farber Law Group. We are experienced in representing the victims of injuries resulting from burns and helping those victims recover compensation for their injuries.

Please contact us for a free consultation.

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