Many Americans enjoy tending their gardens as a stress-relieving hobby. Gardening can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and some people take it very seriously. Even if you're not trying to have the greenest lawn in the neighborhood or the largest tomatoes, gardening can still become an involved hobby. Although gardening is relatively safe, gardening tools (in particular powered ones) can be dangerous, and common gardening chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides can be toxic.
People who garden professionally or as a serious hobby tend to own power tools to help them with their work. Tillers and trimmers can make it easier to do your planting and keep your plants in check. These same tools can also prove dangerous if manufacturing faults or unexpected circumstances lead to serious cuts or even electrocution. The same tools that can trim your hedges can cause serious damage if they come in contact with your body.
Ingestion of or heavy exposure to fertilizers and pesticides can cause serious illness and even death. The chemicals in fertilizers can be toxic and can even react violently with other chemicals. Many pesticides that are effective at killing insects can also cause damage to humans. Some pesticides can cause heavy damage to the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems depending on how you are exposed to them.
If you or someone you know inhales, ingests, or is otherwise exposed to fertilizers and pesticides, seek medical help immediately. Call 9-1-1 as soon as possible to learn what steps you can take before paramedics arrive. If there is no ambulance service in your area, drive the victim to the nearest emergency room.
By taking the right precautions, you can prevent gardening accidents. But no amount of safety preparation can make up for serious defects in gardening tools and supplies that lead to injury, illness, and death. If you or someone you love have been seriously affected by a gardening injury, the Philadelphia injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams can help you. Contact them today to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer.
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