Deep cuts requiring emergency medical attention, stitches, or even surgery. Glass shards can sever nerves, tendons, and blood vessels, causing permanent damage.

Flying glass fragments can cause serious eye damage, including corneal abrasions, embedded foreign bodies, or in severe cases, vision loss.

Large glass shards can cause catastrophic injuries, particularly to the neck, chest, and major arteries. Emergency room doctors report that glass injuries are among the most dangerous household accidents.

Children are especially at risk due to their active play, shorter stature (face-level with lower windows), and inability to fully assess danger. Daycare centers and schools face particular liability concerns.