The holidays are a joyous time, and while there is much fun to be had, there are also safety concerns to think about. There is always an increase in traffic this time of year, with people traveling, shopping, and running around to holiday parties and events. It is important to…
Whittel & Melton’s Florida Injury Lawyers want to ensure that everyone uses grills safely this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. Grill fires are most common in July, with June, May, and August following closely behind. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 64% of American…
Frying turkeys did not seem to be a thing until a few decades ago, but it is now viral. Indeed, it can also be hazardous. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, Thanksgiving is a peak day for house fires due to all the home cooking. For your safety on…
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer for many Americans. Beer will be flowing, and barbecue grills will be lit. While most Memorial Day celebrations are enjoyable and safe events, accidents do occasionally occur and people get hurt. If you are hosting or attending a Memorial Day party,…
July Fourth weekend is upon us and there may be no better way to spend the summer holiday than surrounded by your family and friends taking in fireworks, grilling, swimming, or even boating in one of Florida’s abundant waterways. As most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, this year’s Fourth of…
Cooking oil left out on the stove resulted in a fire in a Winter Haven apartment building, leaving several families without a home. Four apartments were evacuated, and power company TECO cut electricity to the building. The blaze was contained to the single apartment that caught fire, but others…
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and that means family and friends coming together to enjoy food and one another’s company. It is also the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association’s latest “Home Fire Involving Cooking Equipment” report, nearly four times as many home cooking…
Our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton would like to wish everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The Fourth of July holiday is usually centered around fun, and many of us celebrate the long weekend with friends and family, but like many other holidays, risks of accidents and…
If you are like most Americans, you will likely be spending numerous hours in the kitchen over the Thanksgiving holiday. Unfortunately, that increased activity also leads to more chances of residential home fires, according to data from the National Fire Protection Association. According to reports, the Thanksgiving holiday sees three…
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, General Electric has agreed to pay a $3.5 million civil penalty for failing to report an unreasonable risk of serious injury caused by defective ranges and dishwashers. Reports show that the connector in the range’s wire harness can overheat and cause a fire, which…