July 4 accidents News

Fireworks Sparked 11,000 Injuries, 4 Deaths in 2016

The Fourth of July means fireworks across America and that can mean thousands of injuries and trips to hospital emergency wards. An estimated 7,600 of the total 11,000 fireworks-related injuries in 2016 were treated in hospital emergency departments during the …

Researcher Identifies Cause of Fireworks-Related Eye Injuries

For years, most researchers thought July 4 fireworks-related eye injuries were likely caused by what’s called blast overpressure: that the pressure wave unleashed by the explosion increased the pressure in the eye, causing bleeding and even rupture of the eyeball. …

Travelers: Claims Reveal July 4 is Most Dangerous Summer Holiday for Drivers

The Fourth of July is the most dangerous of the three summer holidays for auto accidents, according to the Travelers Companies, Inc. According to the company’s personal insurance auto claim data from 2012 to 2016, there are 7 percent more …