{"id":7611,"date":"2019-06-28T10:27:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T15:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/?p=7611"},"modified":"2025-06-03T18:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T23:21:30","slug":"myphillylawyer-philadelphia-car-crash-attorneys-offer-july-4-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/2019\/06\/28\/myphillylawyer-philadelphia-car-crash-attorneys-offer-july-4-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"MyPhillyLawyer Philadelphia Car Crash Attorneys Offer July 4 Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the July 4th<\/sup> holiday weekend approaches,\nPhiladelphia’s car crash attorneys, MyPhillyLawyer<\/em>, wants to remind our\nfriends and clients to enjoy the holiday week safely, whether you are taking a\nroad trip, heading to the beach, having family and friends over for a BBQ or relaxing\nat a swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The July 4th<\/sup> weekend may be fun and\nrelaxing, but there are also some somber reminders that can help the holidays\nbe more enjoyable and safer with the addition of some good common sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Safety on the 4th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National\nSafety Council has estimated that some 565 people may be killed on the nation’s\nroadways during the upcoming July 4th<\/sup> holiday period between July 3\nand July 7, while another 64,500 people may be seriously injured in crashes,\nbased on data collected over past holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nagency warns drivers to be particularly vigilant about impaired drivers who\nwill be on the roads and reminds drivers to designate sober drivers within\ntheir groups of friends so they can stay safe. During the 2017 Independence Day\nholiday period, 39% of fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver, the\nhighest percentage among all the major holidays, the agency reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As we celebrate one of our country\u2019s most\ncherished holidays, we have to keep safety in mind,” Lorraine M. Martin,\npresident and CEO of the National Safety Council, said in a statement. “Sober\nand attentive driving could be the difference between watching fireworks and\nwatching ambulance lights.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To protect themselves and their families, drivers\nshould remember to drive defensively, always wear a seatbelt, designate a sober driver or\narrange alternative transportation, get plenty of sleep to avoid fatigue and drive attentively while avoiding distracted\ndriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also important is that drivers should always check the\nback seat of their vehicles before locking them to ensure that no young\nchildren have accidentally been left behind, the agency said. At least 11 children\nhave died already this year by being left behind in hot cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t make calls or text while driving. Any form\nof impaired driving poses a serious threat to those on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Forget Fireworks Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Consumer product Safety Commission (CPSC)\nalso has some important safety reminders for July 4 holiday revelers,\nespecially when it comes to using over-the-counter\nfireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 “CPSC\nworks year-round to help prevent deaths and injuries from fireworks, by\nverifying fireworks meet safety regulations in our ports, marketplace and on\nthe road,” Ann Marie Buerkle, the acting chairman of the CPSC, said in a\nstatement. “Beyond CPSC\u2019s efforts, we want to make sure everyone takes\nsimple safety steps to celebrate safely with their family and friends.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An estimated 9,100\nfireworks-related emergency department-treated injuries occurred in 2018, with\n62 percent of them happening during the month surrounding the Fourth of July\n(June 22-July 22). During that period, firecrackers were the number one cause\nof injuries, accounting for 19 percent of the estimated injuries, according to\nthe CPSC.  For children under 5 years of\nage, sparklers accounted for more than half of the total estimated injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least five people were\nkilled by fireworks in 2018, but the reporting statistics have not yet been\nfinalized so the death toll could be higher. The victims ranged in age from 16\nto 49. In one of the reported cases, an 18-year-old launched a mortar shell\nfrom a tube on the top of his head, which exploded rather than taking off into\nthe sky. He died in the hospital the next day, the agency reported. Some 121\nfireworks-related deaths occurred in the U.S. between 2003 and 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, even if your\nconsumer fireworks are legal, they still come with risk.  If you light\nfireworks, keep safety in mind for you, your family and those around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumers should check their local laws to learn whether\nconsumer fireworks are legal in their neighborhoods before buying or using them,\nthe agency stressed. Users should never place any part of their body directly\nover a fireworks device when lighting the fuse and should always move to a safe\ndistance immediately after lighting fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Users should also never point or throw fireworks at\nanother person or into an occupied area. Remember to only light fireworks one\nat a time, then move away from them quickly, while also keeping a bucket of\nwater or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap. In addition, never\ntry to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Instead, they should be soaked\nin water and thrown away safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pool Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CPSC also recommends that holiday revelers practice\ncommon sense safety around swimming pools and on the beach this summer, as\nwell as while they are cooking on BBQ grills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional\ndeath among children ages 1-4 and is the second leading cause among children\nages 5-14, according to the agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent drownings, adults should remember to NEVER\nleave a child unattended in a pool or spa and to keep children away from pool drains,\nwhich can easily and tragically pull a child to his or her death. Adults should\nlearn how to swim and should also teach their children how to swim for their\nown safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pool owners should completely fence the perimeter\naround their pool \u2013 by closing off the pool to children who could wander\ninto your yard, you can prevent accidental drownings and protect yourself from\nliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pool owners should also be sure that all young\nchildren playing near pools are wearing life vests \u2013 if a child should\naccidentally fall into a pool, they will be better protected by wearing an\napproved life vest. Also important is to always keep rescue equipment by the\npool, including a life ring and rope, a first aid kit and flotation devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a homeowner with a pool, you must be vigilant,\npro-active and firm about setting safety rules and enforcing them so that\nguests and family members aren\u2019t accidentally injured or worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grill\nSafety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even barbecue grills can cause injuries if they are\nused improperly or mixed with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Improper\nequipment, poor safety rules, carelessness and other factors can cause injuries\nto adults and children who come near hot grills and outdoor cooking areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent injuries and potential legal liability, be\nsure to perform some basic outdoor grill safety steps while cooking outdoors\nover the holidays, including grill safety checks to ensure there are no gas\nleaks before lighting the devices and making sure that grills are never used\nindoors where they can cause fires or cause accidental asphyxiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grills should never be left unattended and children should\nalways be kept at a safe distance from hot grills, according to the CPSC\nreminders. In addition, never use grill cleaning brushes that use wire strands\nto clean the grill because the strands can break off and be eaten by a guest,\ncausing serious injuries and medical problems.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t forget about the potential dangers of food poisoning\nwhen dining outdoors in the heat of summer. Be extra careful to make sure that\nfoods made with mayonnaise, including coleslaw and potato salad, are kept\nchilled and out of direct sunlight so they don\u2019t spoil and cause illnesses to\nguests, and don\u2019t leave uncooked meats out in the summer heat for long periods\nof time before that are cooked. Many a holiday has been ruined at private\nparties, restaurants and other facilities due to food that has spoiled and\ncaused serious illnesses for guests, while raising serious legal claims that\nyou certainly want to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have Fun and Be Safe<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember this holiday weekend to enjoy yourself with\nfriends and family, but also use caution to prevent tragedies and legal\nliability from accidents and injuries that can occur in a wide variety of ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t drink and drive, be sure to drive safely, use\ncaution when cooking out, watch your children and guests in your swimming pool\nand be extra careful around fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here at MyPhillyLawyer<\/em>, we handle a wide range\nof legal cases every day, including car and truck crash cases, slip and fall\ninjuries, medical malpractice cases, wrongful death cases, workplace injuries,\nestate proceedings and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you need a car\naccident injury attorney<\/a>, we here at MyPhillyLawyer <\/em>stand\nready to assist you with your legal case if you or a loved one is ever seriously\ninjured in Philadelphia or anywhere in the United States. We pledge to make\nsure that you and your family get the compassionate, dogged and experienced\nlegal representation that you deserve and expect from a professional legal team\nwhich works hard to uncover every fact to bolster your case and maximize your\ndamage award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We represent the families of victims who die in such\ntragedies as well, to ensure that their families receive every penny of damages\nthat they are eligible to receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to a Philadelphia car crash attorney at MyPhillyLawyer<\/em><\/a> by\ncalling 215-227-2727 or toll-free at 1-866-907-2231 anytime\nand our experienced, compassionate, aggressive team of attorneys and support\nstaff will be there for you and your family every step of the way as we manage\nyour case through the legal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Winning Matters Most, Call MyPhillyLawyer<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to <\/em><\/strong>Court Radio<\/em><\/strong><\/a> every\nSunday at 7 a.m. with me, attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer, on\nPhiladelphia\u2019s Old School 100.3 WRNB, Boom 103.9 or on Classix 107.9 WPPZ FM.\nListen to Court Radio online or on the radio every week for the latest on legal\ntopics and to get answers to your legal questions. In addition to addressing\nthe topical issues of the day, we\u2019ll answer caller questions on a wide range of\nlegal issues.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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