Fire Prevention Tips for the Winter Season
By admin on December 21, 2011
As the temperature outside drops, Maryland residents are preparing for a cold but festive holiday season, complete with merry holiday decorations, celebratory holiday feasts, and staying warm and cozy by a fireplace. The cold winter months, though, present unique safety hazards, so the University of Florida’s Solutionsforyourlife.com has compiled a list of helpful safety tips to minimize you and your family’s risk of an at-home fire in the frosty months ahead.
- At-home heating: At the start of the winter season, have your chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional, as chimney buildup may cause a fire. Also, never use flammable liquids, evergreen trimming, or other flammable materials (such as wrapping paper or cardboard) in the fireplace, and use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks and embers from entering the room. If using a space heater, make sure to turn it off before going to sleep or leaving a room. In addition, place space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can catch fire, such as furniture, paper, or clothing.
- Kitchen and cooking safety: Cooking is the most common cause of fires in U.S. homes. To prevent an unfortunate kitchen fire, do not place flammable objects such as wooden utensils or oven mitts near the stove, and wear clothing that is form fitting so it does not drape over the open flame. Turning off the stove when you leave the room for any period of time can also help prevent a dangerous fire.
- Holiday decorations: Avoid choosing decorations that are flammable, sharp, easily breakable, or leaded. Candles should be kept in sturdy holders so they do not tip, and they should also be kept away from decorations, evergreens, and other combustible materials. If using electrical lights, make sure extension cords and strings of holiday lights are not frayed, showing bare wires, and are in good condition. Also, make sure lights have been safety tested by an independent lab (which will be stated on the label), and turn them off before going to bed or leaving home.
- Holiday trees: If decorating your home with an artificial tree, make sure the label says it is fire resistant. If using a fresh tree this December, keeping it fresh by putting it in a tree stand filled with water and cutting a few inches off the trunk can make it less of a fire hazard.
Following these simple safety tips can help prevent a dangerous in home fire. However, if someone else acts in a negligent manner and does not follow appropriate safety measures, it could endanger innocent people, whether at home or in the workplace. The experienced Baltimore burn injury lawyers at the law offices of Steven H. Heisler have years of experience helping burn injury victims get the compensation they need to recover from a serious burn related injury. Please call (877) 228-4878 for a complimentary consultation.
Worn Nylon Jacket May Have Caused Maryland Chemical Plant Fire
By injuheis on June 25, 2010
My office was recently retained by an individual who was severely burned on the face, back and arms as a result of a chemical plant fire in Washington County, Maryland. The State Fire Marshall’s preliminary investigation revealed that a nylon jacket worn by my client “produced a static charge that ignited ‘ordinary combustibles’”.
What was my client doing wearing a nylon jacket around combustibles? Good question. Nylon is highly static and should not be worn around chemicals. You would think that a company in the business of manufacturing chemicals would make it a top priority to educate its workers about this fact. Apparently not. As a result, my client almost died from third degree burns. By the way, only clothes made of cotton should be worn in the presence of chemicals.
Steven Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” takes workplace safety seriously. If you’ve been injured in a Maryland workplace explosion you should consult with a Maryland explosion accident attorney. Call Steven Heisler at 877-228-4878 today to schedule a free and confidential consultation of your potential case.
Connecticut Power Plant Workers Suing Over Injuries Sustained During Explosion
By injuheis on March 24, 2010
According to a recent report, workers injured in a Connecticut power plant explosion have filed a lawsuit against the owners of the facility for failing to provide adequate safety measures that could have prevented the explosion from taking place. The incident occurred when workers were purging a natural gas pipeline, and a buildup of natural gas ignited as it was released. The workers filing the claim sustained head and other injuries. The injured workers’ attorneys claim that their earning potential has been greatly diminished as a result of the accident. A total of six workers lost their lives during the explosion, and dozens more were injured.
The suit alleges that Kleen Energy Systems, the power plant owner, and O&G Industries Inc., the facility’s primary contractor, disregarded implementing certain safety measures in order for completion of the 620-megawatt gas-fired power plant to be sped up. Specifically, it is being argued that Kleen and O&G failed to supervise the purging process and that there was no safety engineer on site on the day of the explosion.
When employees are injured on the job, the circumstances surrounding the work accident need to be carefully examined to determine whether or not negligent action played a contributing role. The workers, of course, have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. The workers also may have a negligence claim against the party, other than the employer, who might have been responsible for the incident. While the cause of the ignition in the above accident is still unknown, a thorough investigation will undoubtedly take place. For explosion accident victims injured on the job in Maryland, a thorough investigation made by a skilled Maryland explosion accident attorney should also be conducted to ensure that the rights of the injured worker are not infringed upon in a court of law.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a Maryland explosion accident, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. As a skilled Maryland explosion injury attorney, Steven H. Heisler will work to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve. If the explosion happens on the job, Steven H. Heisler handles Maryland workers’ compensation injury cases as well. Call 877-228-4878 today to schedule a free and confidential consultation of your potential case.
Source:http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Lawsuit-filed-by-workers-injured-in-power-plant-376387.php
House Explosion Injures Six
By injuheis on December 23, 2009
An explosion at a Greenbrier County home resulted in at least six injuries to West Virginia residents. According to a register-herald.com report, the six individuals sustained injuries that ranged from minor to critical. The accident victims were transported to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center before being stabilized and transferred to other local area hospitals. Further updates on their conditions were unavailable.
Investigators are looking into whether or not more people were injured by the explosion, the cause of which is still unknown to investigators. If negligent action of any sort led to the accident, then the party responsible for said negligence can be held liable for damages resulting from the accident.
In the above mentioned case, if the explosion occurred due to reckless action, then the person responsible for that action may have to pay compensatory damages to individuals that were injured as a result of the accident. Only further investigation will eventually reveal the true cause of the Greenbrier explosion. In all cases of personal injury where an individual or group is responsible for an act that leads to another person’s injury, the party responsible for the act should be held legally responsible for the accident in a court of law. This does not only apply to the state of West Virginia.
If you have suffered personal injury in an explosion in Maryland, please do not hesitate to contact the experienced Maryland burn injury and explosion attorneys at the law office of Steven H. Heisler for a free case evaluation. Our skilled personal injury legal team will examine the circumstances surrounding your accident, will help determine where negligent action played a role and will hold those responsible for your injury accountable for their actions. Call Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” today to ensure that your rights are protected, and that you receive the compensation that your deserve.
Source:http://www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_327123944.html
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