Fireworks can bring joy, awe, and celebration—but they can also bring pain, trauma, and unexpected medical bills. While most people enjoy fireworks without incident, accidents can and do happen, sometimes with life-altering consequences. Unfortunately, firework-related injuries are becoming increasingly common, and when the unexpected happens, few people know what steps to take—medically or legally.
If you or a loved one has been injured by fireworks, don’t try to navigate this difficult time alone. At Herrman and Herrman Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re here to protect your rights, help you recover compensation, and guide you every step of the way.
Here’s what you need to know in the moments after a fireworks injury—and why your next call should be to our experienced legal team.
Common Firework Injuries—and How to Respond
Fireworks can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor burns to catastrophic trauma. No matter the severity, seeking medical attention should be your top priority. Here are a few of the most common firework-related injuries and what to do in the immediate aftermath:
🔥 Burns (Minor or Severe)
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Act Quickly: Cool the affected area with cold running water for at least 10 minutes.
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Protect the Skin: Once cooled, loosely cover the burn with clean cling film or a sterile, non-stick dressing. Avoid ointments, creams, or butter.
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Avoid Contamination: Do not touch the burn unnecessarily, and never pop any blisters that may form.
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Seek Emergency Care: Severe burns may lead to shock, so it’s important to keep the victim calm and call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room.
👁️ Eye Injuries
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Handle With Care: If debris from a firework enters the eye, don’t rub or apply pressure.
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Flush with Water (If Safe): Only flush the eye with clean water if the debris is visible and easily removable.
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Call for Help: Eye injuries can be serious and may result in long-term damage. Immediate medical evaluation is critical.
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney After a Fireworks Accident
What many victims don’t realize is that someone may be liable for their firework injury—whether it’s a negligent party at a public display, a defective product manufacturer, or an individual acting recklessly.
At Herrman and Herrman, we’ve helped countless clients hold responsible parties accountable after serious injuries. Here’s how we can help you:
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📄 Investigate your case thoroughly to determine who’s at fault
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💼 Handle all insurance and legal claims so you can focus on healing
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💰 Pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more
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🧑⚖️ Fight for your rights in court if necessary
Call Herrman and Herrman—Your Advocates After a Fireworks Injury
Your recovery matters. Your future matters. And you deserve justice. Whether your injury was caused by a defective firework, a reckless individual, or lack of safety measures at a public event, you may be entitled to compensation—and we’re ready to help you fight for it.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact Herrman and Herrman Personal Injury Lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation. We’re available 24/7, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Injured by fireworks? Let us be the spark that ignites your road to recovery. Call Herrman and Herrman now.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
