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$4.75 Million Awarded in Virginia Fireworks Accident

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

What was supposed to be a spectacular fireworks show turned into horror when a high-powered “salute” rocket was fired into a crowd in Vienna, Virginia, during the Fourth of July 2007 fireworks.

A Fairfax County jury ruled Schaefer Pyrotechnics should pay a 39-year-old mother $4.75 million for the injuries and financial damage she suffered when the “salute” shell exploded next to her as she sat on Waters Field holding her 3-year-od son. 

She not only suffered severe burns on her head, face, arms and body, but she also has large penetrating shrapnel wounds and lasting brain injury from the concussion wave.

Her son, now 7-years-old, spent three days in a coma and also had burns and severe brain injury as a result of the explosion. The extent of his damage is still being assessed.  A separate lawsuit will be filed on his behalf.

The accident, which also happened several times that night at different sites, was caused when a “cake box” of mortars overturned and launched shells sideways instead of into the evening sky.

Personal injury deals with injuries caused by the negligence of others.  If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another, the attorneys at Louthian Law Firm can help.  Call us for a free consultation at 1-866-410-5656 or use our online contact form.

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