Fireworks can cause injuries, especially to the eyes, hands, head and neck from bottle rockets, firecrackers and sparklers. Burns are the most common fireworks injury. For dogs scared of fireworks, the AKC recommends keeping them in a quiet, safe space away from windows with white noise or calming petting and playing fireworks sounds softly to desensitize them. If injured by fireworks, call a legal helpline for a free review of injury claims.
2. Nationwide Children’s Hospital notes that the most common
injuries caused by fireworks are to the eyes, hands, head
and neck areas and are most frequently caused by bottle
rockets, firecrackers and even sparklers.
Burns continue to be the number one reported injury from
fireworks.
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4. Dogs & Fireworks
For the vast number of dog lovers out there, we understand that many dogs
are scared of fireworks. The American Kennel Club (AKC) offers the following
9 tips to help keep your canine calm during 4th of July fireworks:
- Do not take your dogs to fireworks shows
- Make sure your dog has proper ID
- Create a quiet, safe haven for your dog away from windows
- Play white noise for your dog
- Comfort your dog with a soft voice and by petting often
- Walk your dog before the fireworks start
- Desensitize your dog by playing sounds of fireworks softly before they
begin
- Talk to your veterinarian about specific needs
- Consider hiring a dog trainer to work with on these issues
5. If you or a loved one has been injured by
fireworks, our hearts go out to you.
Please call on us 24/7 at 1-800-800-8888
for a free review of your important injury
claim.
