On almost any night in the first week of July, you can turn on the television news and hear about more injuries that have been caused by fireworks. From homes being burned to the ground to children losing fingers, these senseless firework accidents continue to maim and even kill people all across the country. When …
Nursing home residents should be protected from harm when they are admitted into a long-term or assisted care facility. However, there is a real danger to many residents being burned from smoking accidents or other burn hazards within the nursing home. Many California nursing home residents are burned or even lose their lives due to the carelessness of …
Nobody expects that the very clothes on their back could be a source of possible danger and tragedy. In the 1940s, there were numerous instances of clothing combustion that eventually led to the signing of the US Flammable Fabrics Act in 1953 to protect the consumer from clothing that could easily ignite and cause bodily …
Drilling for gas and oil has always been dangerous, where employees are often involved in serious accidents. Even with highly restrictive safety regulations, a natural gas explosion fatality take place at work sites in the mountains, prairie, and offshore. Fracking and drilling operations are notorious for causing catastrophic accidents to workers and residents living close …
Individuals exposed to chemicals at work, home, in an accident or from an attack have an increased risk of serious injury, or death. A chemical burn accident can happen nearly anywhere including a processing plant, construction site, janitorial (housekeeping) environment, manufacturing facility, research firm, agricultural site or farm. Exposure to hazardous chemicals causing accidents can also happen …
Industrial dust can be significantly more harmful than the dust residing under the bedroom dresser, and causes numerous deaths every year by dust explosions and fires. In fact, combustible dust produces significant hazards when the small particles are exposed to ignited chemicals or a flammable atmosphere. Dust explosions are often catastrophic, causing significant injuries, wrongful …
A hot water heater explosion can be the result of a manufacturer’s defect, improper installation or lack of maintenance. Hot water tanks are designed to heat household or commercial water to a safe limit, and avoid creating excessive pressure that would need to be released through the unit’s safety valve. For a variety of reasons, a hot …
Tanker trucks carrying hazardous, dangerous and/or flammable liquids and materials can create catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. Tanker truck explosion survivors usually suffer long-term serious personal injuries, disfigurement and severe burns. Extreme movement of the tanker truck’s cargo load can shift the weight when the tank is not completely full, causing the rig to become unstable. Often …
Propane gas is an odorless, explosive fuel used for numerous purposes including heating a home, heating water, barbecuing, cooking, and as an automotive fuel. Propane used for residential or commercial applications must be handled with care, following industry safety regulations. To be maintained as a gas, propane must be pressurized and held in tanks. When …
