Palm Beach burn injury lawyers say holiday fires cause deaths in U.S. homes

2008-12-20 04:00:45 (GMT) (JusticeNewsFlash.com - Personal Injury, Social responsibility)

West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney on holiday fire safety

South Florida injury attorneys for Justice say Americans are burned every year. Holiday fires are preventable according to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

December 19, 2008, West Palm Beach, FL (JusticeNewsFlash.com)-JNF holiday fire safety advocates for JusticeNewsFalsh.com (JNF) and Palm Beach County burn injury lawyers report thousands of U.S. Consumers suffer decoration related burn injuries during the holiday season every year. Approximately 11,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms during the holiday season from burns, falls, cuts, and electrical shocks every year. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) http://www.nfpa.org/ estimates an average of 240 fires, involving dried out Christmas trees result in 16 deaths and $13 million in property damage every year during the holidays.

South Florida holiday burn injury attorneys and West Palm Beach fire safety advocates for Justice assert injuries, plus millions of dollars in property damage related to holiday decorating hazards, are preventable. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) www.cpsc.gov, a consumer safety advocacy organization, urges all consumers to follow these safety guidelines when decorating their trees and hanging lights:

-ONLY buy fake trees with Fire Resistant labels
-ONLY buy fresh live trees
-ALWAYS stand trees away from fireplaces, vents, and radiators.
-ONLY use non-combustible or flame-resistant materials when tree trimming
-Avoid using sharp or breakable decorations in homes with children
-Avoid artificial snow sprays because of lung irritation and flammability
-ONLY use lights with a UL or ETL/ITSNA label
-Check ALL lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.
-ONLY use outdoor lights certified for outdoor use
-ALWAYS turn off all holiday lights and decorations when leaving the house and going to bed.

JNF holiday decoration safety advocates and Palm Beach burn injury attorneys urge all consumers to follow the CPSC safety guidelines for a safe and injury free holiday season. If you have been injured because a safety hazard or from defective holiday decorations you may be entitled to compensation for your damages and injuries. Consulting a West Palm Beach, Florida burn injury attorney or defective holiday decorations lawyer may help if you have been injured.

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