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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Bonfire night brings many personal injury risks  Anyone planning a bonfire this year needs to pay close attention to the safety of their guests or they could face action from a personal injury lawyer in Southampton. Ahead of November 5th, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued some key advice. It warns that hundreds of people are injured at organised public events every year, with many more hurt at private parties. RoSPA says people must consider the law concerning fireworks, as well as whether there is enough space for guests to stand a safe distance away. "Illegal fireworks can be extremely dangerous as they have usually been made to much lower standards than legal goods," notes Sheila Merrill from the charity. Fireworks must carry the CE mark approval and only be purchased by people over the age 18. "If you can't get to an organised fireworks display, which are often of extremely high quality, please don't leave safety until the last minute," Ms Merrill adds. Last year, a man working at a firework display was awarded compensation after he was partially blinded when a firework exploded in his face. Jason Edgecombe, the owner of JWP Fireworks, was ordered to pay Chris Hignell, of Hatherley, Yate, £5,000 following the incident. Posted by Paul Stevens 
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