INJURED BY FIREWORKS?
There’s nothing better than watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. It’s a great way to bring the community together and enjoy a beautiful display of independence. But a professionally done firework show is only a small part of the equation. For many Americans, they love nothing more than putting on a production of their own. Many neighborhoods are transformed by loud booms and pops reminiscent of war zones. This seemingly harmless activity can become a volatile situation that threatens the safety of everyone in the vicinity. A 2017 study done by the Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that approximately 11,100 people suffered injuries from fireworks last year. Not just minor scrapes, either; these are only the ones that required a visit to the hospital for treatment. This begs the question, “Who’s at fault if you’re injured by a firework?” Negligence A majority of firework injuries stem from negligence. If the injured party can prove that the person responsible for lighting the firework was acting negligently, then you may have a case. There could be a multitude of factors that led to the injury, but
it often stems from a lack of oversight, and most importantly, common sense.
Product Liability In some cases, injuries will be sustained that have nothing to do with negligence. Defective fireworks are very common and can be dangerous. Situations like these require an injured party to prove that the manufacturer is at fault. The defective pyrotechnics could result from a lack of oversight in production, or the company may have willingly distributed faulty merchandise.
In either case, they could be responsible for causing injuries that result from their product.
SUDOKU
KIELBASA KABOBS
Inspired by Good Housekeeping
This take on the classic Italian sausage and peppers uses fully cooked Polish kielbasa so you can prep the kabobs and bring them to your next cookout.
Ingredients
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2 pounds fully cooked smoked kielbasa
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2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onions
1/4 cup olive oil
2 green bell peppers 3 red bell peppers
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Heat grill to medium.
2. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 3. Cut pepper, onion, and kielbasa into 1-inch chunks. 4. Thread onto skewers, alternating ingredients. 5. Brush with oil mixture and grill, covered, 10–12 minutes.
[NOTE: If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning.]
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