Burn Prevention

Flammable Product Safety Laws

The Flammable Fabrics Act

The FFA authorizes the CPSC to issue binding flammability and related labeling standards to protect the public against unreasonable risks of fire that could lead to death, personal injury, or significant property damage. 15 U.S.C. § 1193. Jurisdiction under the FFA extends essentially to clothing and to interior furnishings composed of fabric and related materials. 15 U.S.C. § 1191.

One distinctive feature of the FFA is that it deems any violation to be unlawful conduct under the Federal Trade Commission Act and equips the CPSC with authority to take enforcement action according to the remedies and procedures provided for by that Act. 15 U.S.C. §§ 1192, 1194(a) - (c).

The Federal Hazardous Substances Act

The FHSA confers jurisdiction over defined categories of potentially injurious consumer goods presenting hazards such as toxicity, combustion, radioactivity, or unreasonable risks to children of electric shock, choking, burns to the skin, or other physical harm. See generally 15 U.S.C. § 1261 (definitions).

To address unreasonable risks of injury within the scope of the FHSA, the CPSC may by rule impose binding labeling requirements, performance standards, or, if need be, outright product bans.

In addition, the FHSA generally subjects all hazardous substances to certain baseline labeling requirements. 15 U.S.C. §§ 1261(p), 1262.

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Attorney David Harris

In any type of burn injury, immediate and dedicated medical and therapeutic interventions are often necessary. The burn survivor's life – and that of his or her family – will change forever. The burn injury victim's future has changed.

The burn survivor may learn to adapt and become independent in many tasks; however, this road to recovery is often very long, very hard, and very expensive.

If your severe burn injury was caused by another party's negligence or wrongdoing, then that party (whether individual or company or both), should be held accountable to pay for the enormous lifetime costs you will otherwise have to bear.

Contact an experienced injury lawyer at our Florida injury law firm today. Because we are selective in the cases we handle and limit the number of clients we represent at any one time, you will be assured personal attention and prompt service.

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