Simi Valley Fireworks Cause Serious and Catastophic Personal Injury

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law July 9th, 2013 1 min read

The state fire marshal’s office has become the lead agency in the investigation of Simi Valley’s Fourth of July fireworks mishap that injured at least 37 people, it was announced today.

The decision was made after fire marshal investigators met Monday with representatives of the Ventura County Fire Department, which has been handling the investigation and asked the state to take over, the department said in a news release.

37 people were injured at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley on Thursday night when fireworks accidentally shot into a crowd of 8,000 to 10,000 spectators.

In Ojai, a 32-year-old pyrotechnics employee suffered serious injuries to his face, left arm and left leg after being struck by fireworks that exploded on the ground at Nordhoff High School

The causes of the mishaps have not been determined, officials said, although operators of both shows have indicated defective fireworks shells may be to blame.

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.