Personal Injury Lawyer David Perecman Weighs in on Fourth of July Fireworks Accident in Upstate New York
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 09, 2013 -- A Fourth of July fireworks accident sent six people to the hospital in Plattsburg, New York. According to The Wall Street Journal (7.4.13), the planned fireworks display malfunctioned, sending remnants of a blast into the stands at Airborne Speedway. This was an eye-opening example of how things can go wrong with fireworks, even under the supervision of safety officials and a professional pyrotechnic expert, said personal injury lawyer David Perecman.
The racetrack fencing deflected the malfunctioning multiple-stage firework rocket and all injuries reported were minor, said The Wall Street Journal.
Twenty-eight spectators were not so lucky in Simi Valley, California. They were seriously injured after a platform holding live fireworks tipped over, aiming the pyrotechnics toward the crowd, reported ABC News (7.5.13).
“Fireworks can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous for bystanders, as well as users, even when the users are licensed professionals,” said Perecman. “Every worst case scenario needs to be considered.”
Those who were injured in the fireworks explosions may be able to sue a number of display participants. Defendants may include
1. Those responsible for setting up the fireworks display. A person setting off the fireworks has a responsibility to the viewers. If people are hurt, there may be a claim for negligence.
2. The fireworks' manufacturer, who may be to blame for a manufacturing defect that caused the dangerous explosions. If a product is defective, the manufacturer has breached their responsibility in producing a safe product.
3. The venue, which may be at fault for negligently supervising the event.
Fireworks accidents often cause injuries that may include eye damage, loss of limbs and digits, and broken bones. Other serious injuries may include shrapnel-like injuries, scarring or burns that may require skin grafts or long-term physical therapy.
For more than 30 years, the personal injury lawyers at The Perecman Firm in New York have aggressively helped seriously injured people and their loved ones obtain compensation following injury accidents in New York. Contact The Perecman Firm at 212-977-7033.
The Wall Street Journal article cited is “ Upstate NY fireworks accident injures 6.” The ABC News story cited is “Fireworks Mishaps, Parade Fatalities Mar Fourth of July Displays.”
About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:
For the past 30 years, the New York construction accident, medical malpractice, auto accident, personal injury, and civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of New York personal injury cases, including workplace accidents and slip and fall accidents. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, has been recognized for his achievements as an Honoree in the National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in America" and The New York Times Magazine "New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition" for the years 2007-2010. The prestigious U.S. News & World Report ranks The Perecman Firm among the top 20 personal injury firms in New York City for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.
The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict** for a construction accident (Index 112370/03) Supreme Court, New York County, a $5.35 million dollar verdict*** for an automobile accident (Index 2749/04) Supreme Court, Kings County, and a $40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice (Index 2146/03)****Supreme Court, Kings County.
The Perecman Firm serves Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate NY, Morris County, and Rockland County.
**later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million
*** later settled for $3.5 million
**** total potential payout
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Sherry Ishak, The Perecman Firm, 212-977-7033, [email protected]
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