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Charleston, West Virginia, Lawyers for Injured Children

A serious injury can rob a child or teen of a bright future. Instead of a tomorrow filled with hope and promise, an injured child may face a lifetime of disability and pain.

At Freeman & Chiartas, we understand that when a child is injured, the entire family faces emotional and financial hardship through loss of work, medical bills and stress placed upon parents, siblings and other loved ones.

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4th of July Safety Tips & Reminders

Across the United State this Fourth of July weekend, over 3,000 children will be treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries.
The excitement of fireworks is an important part of the magic of the Fourth of July for children and adults. It is critical that safety remain a priority while around fireworks. Generally speaking, fireworks and children do not mix. However, by following these safety tips, risks associated with fireworks can be minimized:

• Always read and FOLLOW directions on the label.
• Always have an adult present to supervise your fireworks fun.
• Always buy from a reliable fireworks dealer.
• Always use fireworks outdoors, away from homes, dry grass and trees.
• Always have water handy. A water hose close by is excellent.
• Always store your fireworks safely, preferably in a closed box, away from any source of accidental ignition.
• Always store your fireworks in a cool, dry place.
• Always only light one item at a time.
• Never try to re-light malfunctioning fireworks.
• Never give ANY firework item to small children.
• Never throw or point fireworks at another person.
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
• Never shoot (fire) fireworks from metal or glass containers.
• Never experiment with, modify or attempt to make your own fireworks.
• Never use a open flame to light a firework (match, lighter or cigarette) 
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.

One more thing to remember:  PETS can be frightened by loud noises and bright flashes. Keep your pets indoors while enjoying your fireworks.
For more information about children and firework safety go to the following links:

www.fireworkssafety.org

http://childcare.about.com/od/hottopicsinchildcare/a/fireworks.htm

http://yubanet.com/regional/Consumer-Fireworks-Continue-to-Injure.php

We know that when an accident happens, lives are forever changed; daily routines are disrupted and simple pleasures become chores. That is why we have dedicated our careers to helping families with injured children obtain the financial compensation they deserve.

Our attorneys, Bruce Freeman and Gregory Chiartas, have more than 50 years of combined experience helping people recover just compensation for their injuries or losses. We are experienced trial attorneys and have recovered millions of dollars in jury awards and settlements on behalf of victims and their families.

If your child has been injured through the fault of another, please contact us. Affordability is not an issue for our clients as our fees and expenses are paid from money we obtain for you. In the unlikely event that there is no recovery, you pay nothing. We would be glad to explain in detail how this works ... just give us a call. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Get more information about keeping your child safe from accidents by visiting our accident prevention page.