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Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, GA, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a voluntary recall of vertical gas smokers. In all, approximately 18,450 units in all are being recalled as they pose an injury hazard to consumers.

According to the recall notice, the smokers were designed with a hose/valve/regulator which does not allow sufficient gas to flow and if the flame is extinguished and reignited, an explosion can occur.

Char-Broil has received reports of doors bursting open and hitting consumers. Reported injuries include burn injuries to the face and head, head concussions and lacerations.

The units were sold at Walmart and other retailers between March 2008 and June 2010.

Contact Char-Broil at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.charbroil.com for a free replacement hose assembly.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people. We represent people who have been seriously injured by dangerous and defective products and the family of those killed.

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Baja Motorsports along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) commission has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 308,000 go-carts and mini bikes because they pose a burn and fire hazard.

According to the recall notice, there was one instance of a serious burn injury due to a leaking or detaching gas cap. The notice also said the throttle can stick and pose an acceleration hazard to users. There have been 25 reports of injuries due to the face or other body parts because of a sticking throttle.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured by dangerous and defective products and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

For further information concerning the recall, consumers can contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.bajamotorsports.net.

Allen Ramirez, a tanker truck driver, has filed a personal injury lawsuit against AGE Refining for his disabling and disfiguring burn injuries he sustained when his tanker exploded at a refueling station on May 5.

The negligence lawsuit claims that AGE failed to take safety precautions which would have prevented the accident.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in industrial accidents and the family of those killed. We have more than 30 years experience represent burn victims and their families.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Source:
San Antonio Express-News
Trucker injured in refinery blast sue AGE
By Vicki Vaughan
Posted: July 2, 2010

Two men were critically injured in an explosion at a Sedro-Wooley motor vehicle repair and service shop. The accident occurred late Sunday night. The source of the explosion is reported to be a bottle of methanol fuel. Methanol is commonly used in combination with gasoline or nitrous oxide to fuel cars

According to a report by KOMO News, the accident occurred at Funk Racing at 631 Sunset Park Drive. Funk Racing builds and services race cars.

The two men were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of burn injuries.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people with serious burn injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, on-the-job accidents such as in restaurant work and because of dangerous of defective products. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Burn injuries can be one of the most devastating injuries a person can experience. Not only are burn injuries very painful but the worst burns can leave the victim with permanent scarring, and nerve damage and severe burn injuries can even kill.

Most of us have experienced a burn injury at one time or other during the activities of every day life. We all are in contact with objects that can easily burn us. The kitchen is probably the most dangerous place in the house as people often burn themselves while cooking either from hot pots and pans or from steam. Most kitchen burns are relatively minor and can be treated at home. However, severe burns need immediate medical attention as they can affect muscle tissue, bones and blood vessels.

Burn injuries, however, can be caused by other substances not just the ones one might generally think of. For example, you can get serious burns from sunlight, radiation and chemicals. There are other side effects of burn injuries than just to skin tissue. For example, smoke inhalation can cause to respiratory disease and problems.

Burn Injuries at work

If you are burned at work, your employer owes you a duty of care. This is especially important if your work involves dangerous materials that can imperil your health. It is the duty of your employer to insure that all equipment and tools are in good working order, that all chemicals are safely stored and handled and that employees have proper safety training and safety equipment.

Burn injuries in motor vehicle accidents

Motor vehicle accidents can also be the source of burn injuries. While the most common type of car accident injury is whiplash or broken bones, sometimes a motor vehicle will catch on fire due to a collision and the occupants of the vehicle will suffer burns.

Burn injuries in public venues

Sometimes freak accidents occur while people are out and about which result in a burn injuries. One example is when a restaurant server or flight attendant spills hot food or drink resulting in a burn injury.

Seeking compensation for a burn injury

If your burn injury was caused by the negligence of another party or because of a defective or faulty device, you may be entitled for compensation for your injury including lost wages, medical care and for pain and suffering. A knowledgeable and skilled personal injury attorney can help assess your case and work with you to make sure that your rights are protected.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience representing burn accident victims and their families.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Three fire fighters were injured, one seriously, when the fireworks display they were helping set up exploded in Mountain Home, Idaho.

The fireworks accident occurred around 1:30pm at Desert Canyon Golf Course. The most seriously injured of the three firefighters was said to be in stable condition at the hospital. The two other firefighters were treated and released.

Mountain Home Mayor Tom Rist said that the explosion was probably touched off by static electricity. The Fourth of July fireworks for the city has been canceled.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent burn victims and their families and those who have been injured in on-the-job accidents.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is providing a list of all of the Public Fireworks Displays and Events for the 4th of July Independence Day celebration.

The Fire Marshall recommends attending a public celebration with professional displays. In 2009, there were 1,036 fires caused by fireworks over the 4th of July weekend including 91 injuries which included burns, trauma to the face, chest and legs and puncture wounds.

Click here for the full list which includes the following cities in Western Washington: Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bothell, Burien, Burlington, Carnation, Centralia, Des Moines, Eatonville, Ellensburg, Enumclaw, Everett, Federal Way, Forks, Fort Lewis, Friday Harbor, Gig Harbor, Kirkland, Lacey, Lake Forest Park, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Monroe, Moses Lake, Mount Vernon, Renton, Sammamish, Tacoma, Vancouver and Wenatchee.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent burn victims and their families.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Just before 4th of July, the State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy released firework accident data for last year. The media release noted that in 2009, there were 200 fire accident related injuries and 1,036 fires.

Most of the accidents happened on the forth of July and most of the incidents were caused by boys between the ages of eight and fourteen. The Fire Marshall advises parents closely supervise children 14 and under to prevent injuries and fires.

The major incidents last year include:

• 89 residential fires
  
• 40 school fires
  
• 105 fires and 91 injuries due to illegal fireworks
  
• 9 sparkler bomb incidents which resulted in injuries including metal puncture wounds, burns and trauma to the face, chest and legs.

Fire Work Safety Tips

• Water - Keep water close at hand
  
• Pets - Keep pets indoors
  
• Safety - Adults should be the only one to light fireworks
  
• Clean Up - properly dispose of fireworks debris.

See the Fire Marshall's web-site for Fireworks Safety & Injury Prevention.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent burn accident victims and their families.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Seattle's King5.com reports that a Auburn man in his 20's suffered serious burn injuries after he apparently poured paint and lacquer thinner onto a burn pile, causing it to explode.

The man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with burns to his face and hands.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. Our personal injury law firm represents burn accident victims and their family.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

The Connecticut Law Tribune reports that Debbie Becker, a woman who was burned by hot wax at a beauty salon while getting a "Brazilian wax" treatment, has settled her negligence lawsuit for $100,000.

According to the report, Becker contracted with the salon to remove her pubic hair in a procedure commonly called "Brazilian wax" or "bikini waxing." During the waxing process, the technician allegedly allowed wax to spill onto the plaintiff's labia which caused burn injuries.

Becker was treated at an urgent care facility and she suffered significant pain during urination, sitting and also had to refrain from sexual activity. Her medical bills were $750 but her lawyer said she is still psychologically traumatized.

The lawsuit was settled in mediation for $100,000. Becker's attorney, Pamela Levin Cameron, said that bikini waxing burn injuries may be more common than people might imagine but many women may be just too embarrassed to seek a legal remedy.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have burn suffered serious injuries due to negligence including burn injuries.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Washington State Fire Marshal Paul Perz announced the release of the annual report 2009 Fire in Washington. The report details the causes of the 59 fire fatalities in Washington state in 2009.

According to the report, there were 8.8 fire deaths per million in population. Most fire-related fatalities occur where people live or sleep with 70% of the fatal fires classified as residential fires.

The causes of fatal fires for 2009 are:

• undetermined - 24%
  
• smoking related - 17%
  
• electrical appliances - 14%
  
• intentionally set - suicide or murder - 10%
  
• under investigation - 7%
  
• meth lab or drug manufacturing- 5%
  
• portable gas powered heating appliance - 5%
  
• vehicle-related - 5%
  
• cooking

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have serious burn injuries due to car accidents, defective products and construction or industrial accidents and the family of those killed.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

An explosion at the Tesoro Corporation refinery in Anacortes, Washington has killed four people and injured three.

According to several local news sources, three men died at the accident scene. The men were identified as  Matthew C. Bowen, 31, of Arlington; Darrin J. Hoines, 43, of Ferndale; and Daniel J. Aldridge, 50, of Anacortes. A 29-year-old woman, Kathryn Powell, died of burn injuries after she was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Three other people were reported to be hospitalized with severe burn injuries covering most of their bodies. The three are a 36-year-old woman and two men, ages 34 and 41.

Anacortes is a town of about 15,000 on Puget Sound and is north of Seattle and Everett.

The explosion occurred around 12:30 am this morning and it took about an hour and a half to extinguish the fire.

The cause of the explosion is being investigated by Tesoro, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board and by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

Our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and to those hospitalized with serious injuries.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in industrial accidents and the family of those killed.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

The most common burn injuries are caused by scalds from hot liquids such as coffee or tea or even the tap when a water heater is set too high, contact burns from touching a hot object or the stove and flame burns caused by open flames such as one finds in fireplaces, barbecues or flammable materials.

If someone you know suffers a burn injury, here are the procedures you should take:

• If the person has clothing that is on fire, you need to smother the fire using a blanket or something similar or dropping the person to the ground and rolling them until the fire is extinguished.
  
• Cool the burnt area by running cold water on it for at least 20 minutes.
  
• Call 911 or seek other appropriate medical treatment

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have suffered serious burn injuries including from dangerous or defective products, construction accidents and car accidents.

See our Burn Victim Resources.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

L. David Byers, 19 of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, died after inhaling super heated gases caused by a gas fire started by a static electricity charge at a gas pump.

While Byers' death is an extremely rare and freak accident, it is important that motorists realize that static electricity charges can build up on ones body which could potentially lead to a fire at a gas pump.

Static electricty is the build up of an electric charge on an object. The static charge will remain on the object or person until it is neutralized by a discharge. Static electricity charges have known to cause explosiions or fires in industrial settings and in hospitals

Electrostatic discharges can be a danger when a person is fueling their car at a gas station. In one report of gas fires at pumps, four of the five victims were women. This is often due to electrostatic charges building up on sweaters when women re-enter their car during fueling. Most victims suffered burn injuries.

To be safe, motorists should:

• never re-enter their automobile while fueling as this can increase an electrostic charge
• discharge static electricty -- grounding themselves -- by touching a metal object like their car before and after fueling
• never smoke at gas stations
• never remove the gas pump nozzle in the case of a fire and leave the immediate area

There have been numerous reports of cell phones causing gasoline pump fires, but testing -- including by the popular TV show MythBusters -- disproved this.

This information is provided by Washignton injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents and those injured in accidents caused by negligence of another. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages, including pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Source: Philly.com
Static-sparked death raises gas-pump questions
By Peter Mucha
Inquirer Staff Writer
posted March 10, 2010

Roy Messenger, age 50, was killed on Friday when he urinated on a downed power line and was electrocuted in Montesano, Washington.

According a report in The Seattle Times, Messenger was involved in a single car accident in which he ran into a power pole. He was not seriously injured in the car accident but apparently he urinated in a ditch while he waited for a ride and there was a live wire which Messenger did not see.

An autopsy will be performed on Messenger's body but preliminary examination shows burn injuries that indicate that electricity went through Messenger's body.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and the family of those killed.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Every year, approximately half a million people are treated for burn injuries in the United States and Canada. In Washington state, more than 400 people are treated for scald injuries.

Scald injuries are a type of burn injury caused by hot liquids or gases. Steam is often the cause of a scald injury but hot bath water, showers and spilled hot drinks are often common causes of scald injuries. According to information released by the Washington State Fire Marshal, Paul Perz, scald burn injuries are the second leading cause of death of children four years of age and younger.

To prevent scald injuries:

• Set water heater thermometers to 120 degrees F or less and mix hot water with cold water when filling a bath tub.
  
• Keep children away from the path between stove and sink.
  
• Use oven mitts and turn pot lids outward when removing and turn pot handles inwards.
  
• Do not head baby bottles in the microwave.
  
• Test and stir microwave-heated foods before serving.

Click here for more information about Burn Awareness Week.

This information is provided as a service by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who are the victims of serious burn injuries due to car accidents, dangerous or defective products and negligence.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission along with Sagittarius Sporting Goods has recalled approximately 10,000 Master Forge Five-Burner gas grills due to a defect in the design which could pose a burn risk to consumers.

According to the news release, there have been two reports of a hose melting and rupturing. No burn injuries or property damages has been reported.

If you have a Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills, contact the manufacture (Sagittarius) at 1-800-444-6742 to obtain a repair kit.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have serious burn injuries due to defective products or accidents. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages including pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Two victims of a Spokane RV fire were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of their burn injuries. The 44-year-old female victim is reported to be in critical condition. The 55-year-old male victim is listed in serious condition. Both victims suffered burns to approximately 50 percent of their bodies.

According to a report in the Spokesman Review, the motor home was parked behind a home at 5611 North Perry Street. The fire was reported around 5:10pm and the pair had already made their way out of the burning RV when fire crews arrived.

The blaze occurred to the rear of the motor home and the cause is being investigated.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have suffered burn injuries and their families. See our Burn Victim Resources.

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A 17-year-old Longview teenager suffered first and second degree burns over 30 percent of his body when his clothing caught on fire while siphoning gas from a car.

According to a report on Seattle's KOMO News.com, the teenager lit a cigarette while he was siphoning the gas. He was taken to St. John Medical Center in Longview with burn injuries on his hands, feet and pelvis.

First degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin and are quite superficial. Second degree burns are more serious and painful often causing blisters.

Luckily, the teen did not suffer third or fourth degree burns which can cause extensive scarring and require multiple surgeries, skin grafting and rehabilitation.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent victims of burn injuries and their family. See our Burn Victim Resources.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

December 2009 was a deadly month for home fires as there were 15 deaths attributed to fire across Washington state reports the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Already in the New Year, two mobile homes were destroyed by fire in Kent.

Across the nation, there are approximately 3,320 people who lose their lives in fires every year. December and the holiday season can be especially deadly. Colder weather, more indoor activities and the use of candles, holiday decorations and power outages all contribute to fires in December.

The Fire Marshall, Michael Matlick, reminds everyone to think about fire safety. Click here to see the Fire Marshall's fire prevention tips which include tips on smoking safety, home heating safety, cooking safety, electrical equipment and appliances and smoke alarms.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people victims of burn injuries and their families.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.