Fireworks Injury Knowledge Center

The most catastrophic fireworks injuries are amputations. The injury itself is rarely disputed — what gets disputed is the chain of evidence. How that chain is built, defendant by defendant.

A sparkler burns at the same temperature as a blowtorch. The reason most parents underestimate them is that the name sounds harmless. The injury data tells a different story.

Injuries start climbing well before July 4th. Know what to do right after a fireworks injury, who can be held responsible, and why there is a deadline to act.

Learn why mispacked fireworks are the #1 cause of catastrophic fireworks injuries, how manufacturers cut corners, and what CPSC regulations are supposed to prevent.

Sparklers burn at over 1,200°F — hotter than a blowtorch. Why manufacturers fail to warn parents and what legal options exist when children are burned.

Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers can all be held responsible. Understand the chain of liability in fireworks product liability cases.

Defective fuses that burn too fast, ignite from static, or detonate on impact — how premature detonation cases are investigated and won.

The CPSC recalls hundreds of thousands of fireworks annually. How to check if your fireworks are recalled and what to do if you've been injured by a recalled product.

Even if the firework was sold illegally, the manufacturer and seller can be held liable for defective products. Understanding your rights when illegal fireworks cause injury.