Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Mansfield, MA (July 8, 2018) – The 4th of July week is ending with more fireworks-related injuries across our state. On Saturday, a 38 year old man from Blackstone, Massachusetts suffered a significant injury while trying to light a firework in a parking lot.
The firework is described as “consumer-grade.” The man suffered a significant hand injury when the firework exploded as it was being lighted. A nearby off-duty police officer heard the explosion and ran to assist the injured man. The man was bleeding heavily from his hand and arm. A tourniquet was applied to slow the bleeding and the man was rushed to a nearby hospital. There is no additional word on his condition.
Massachusetts State Police also responded to the scene and are currently looking into the explosion. The case remains under investigation at this time.