Injured by Fireworks? If the Product Was Defective or a Business Was Negligent, You May Be Owed Money

Firework injuries happen every year — most often around the Fourth of July and New Year’s. When a firework malfunctions, explodes prematurely, or is sold in a condition it shouldn’t have been, and someone gets seriously hurt, that may be the manufacturer’s or seller’s responsibility. Serious injuries from fireworks include hand and finger amputations, eye injuries and blindness, severe burns, hearing damage, and in the worst cases, death. If you or someone in your family was hurt by a firework — especially if the firework malfunctioned — it’s worth finding out if you may have a case.

What Firework Injury Cases Are About

Firework injury cases typically fall into two categories.

The first is product defect — a firework was manufactured with a flaw that made it dangerous, and it injured someone when it exploded or malfunctioned in an unexpected way.

The second is business negligence — a business (like a fireworks stand, a retailer, or a professional display company) acted carelessly in the way it stored, sold, or set off fireworks, and someone was hurt as a result.

In both cases, the injured person — or their family — may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and lasting disability. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tracks firework injury data and has issued recalls on fireworks that were found to be dangerous. According to CPSC data, thousands of people are treated in emergency rooms for firework injuries each year in the United States.

Who May Qualify

You may have a firework injury case if the following apply:

1. You or a family member were seriously injured by a firework — including burns, amputations, eye injuries, or hearing damage.
2. The firework malfunctioned, exploded prematurely, or failed to function as expected — suggesting a manufacturing defect; or a business (retailer, display company, or event organizer) acted carelessly in how it handled or set off fireworks.
3. The injury happened within the last few years (deadlines vary by state).

What Could This Mean for You?

We will not quote you a number. Firework injury cases vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury, the circumstances of the incident, and who is responsible. What we can say: the initial review is free, and you pay nothing unless your case recovers money.

What About the Filing Deadline?

Injury cases have filing deadlines that vary by state — typically between one and four years from the date of injury. If you or a family member was hurt in a recent Fourth of July or New Year’s event, the clock is already running. Check now.

What Happens If You File

Step 1 — Free Case Check

Submit the form. A real person reviews it. If it looks like there may be a case, someone will reach out within one week.

Step 2 — Gathering the Details

If there may be a case, a team member will contact you to learn more about what happened, the type of firework, and where it was purchased.

Step 3 — Moving Forward

If the facts support a case, you sign a simple agreement — no fees unless we recover money for you.

Step 4 — The Investigation Begins

Attorneys and investigators look into the firework, the manufacturer, and the circumstances. You get regular updates.

Common Questions

What if the firework was a “legal” consumer firework?

Consumer fireworks can still be defective. Whether a firework is legal to sell or use has nothing to do with whether it was safe to begin with. A defective product can give rise to a case even if it was sold legally.

Does this apply to professional firework shows?

Yes — if a professional display company was careless in how it set up or launched fireworks, and someone was hurt, it may be liable.

What if the person injured was a child?

Cases involving injured children are taken very seriously. A parent or guardian can file on the child’s behalf.

Do I need to have kept the firework?

It’s helpful if possible, but not always required. Purchase records, photos of the injury or scene, and medical records can also be used as evidence.

What if I was a bystander, not the person who lit the firework?

Bystanders who are injured by a defective or negligently handled firework may also have cases. You do not have to have been the one who lit or handled the firework.