E-Cigarette Explosion Attorney – Vape Defect Burn Lawsuit

Our office has been handling cases for defective e-cigarette and vape pen injuries over the past few years. As a result of this expanding market, millions of people have made purchases of these devices. Since the industry has very little regulation and because most of the manufacturers are foreign, it makes recovery for injured parties difficult. In many cases, the manufacturers are not subject to the laws and rules of U.S. laws, and as a result, many injured users are left with horrible damage with very little recovery. Some have reported that a vape pen explosion has caused various types of injuries. If you have suffered a burn injury, damage to your face from an explosion or fire from a vape pen, jaw injury, mouth injury, or shattered teeth, call my office immediately for a free consultation and to discuss filing a lawsuit. A Los Angeles e-cigarette explosion lawyer at Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles can help you file a lawsuit for your damages.

Liability Against the Store

Depending on who you bought the device from, you may have a claim against the store itself for selling you a product with a defect. Typically, you will have a claim against the manufacturer, but in certain situations, you may have a claim against the store that sold you the device. Make sure you have some documentation of the purchase of the vape pen, either via receipt or credit card purchase.

A store that sells a defective product will have some degree of liability for injuries caused as a result of an injury. It is not necessary that the store know of the defect, but merely place the product in the hands of the consumer. In such cases, the store itself will have liability.

This is important for a few different reasons, but most importantly because the store is a U.S. corporation or entity. This is important when considering the likelihood of recovery from a foreign company in a different country.

Liability Against the Manufacturer – Winning a Defective Product Case

 A consumer product can be deemed defective based on three different criteria.

Defect in the Original Design of the Product:  A design defect takes place when at the time of the implementation of the design into manufacturing there was similar design with the same level of efficacy but with a far reduced risk of harm to the consumer. For example: If there was another vape design in existence that had a far lower risk of exploding in comparison to the design that was implemented into production.

Defect in the Manufacturing Process of the Product: A defect in manufacturing takes place when the produced product is markedly different than the original intended design and as such poses a greatly increased risk of harm to consumers. For example: In many instances, in an attempt to reduce production costs, manufacturers will use material that is substandard in quality in comparison to the designed and approved item.

Defect in the Labeling and Packaging of the Product:  Also referred to as a failure to warn defect. This takes place when the manufacturer fails to properly warn consumers of the product with all known dangers associated with the use of the product. The warning may be present on the package or it may be on the product itself.

If enough products have defects, there is the chance that many individuals will be harmed in accidents. As a result, you may wish to join a vape pen class action lawsuit enacted by our law firm. A Los Angeles lawyer will be glad to help you.

Facts on Fires and Explosions

According to data collected by the United State Fire Administration more than 80% of the E-Cig explosions took place while the battery of the device was being charged, 8% while the device was being used without the charge being used, and 4% when the device was not in use nor being charged at the time of the incident. The vast majority of the incidents resulted in the subsequent fire spreading beyond the device. The causes of the explosions vary based on the specific device being used. Some of the most common causes include:

• The USB Port of the device; including the use of non approved adapters.
• Overheating caused by charging the device.
• Defect in the lithium ion battery of the device.

Steps to Take if You Have Suffered Injuries

If you have been hurt, you need to take immediate action. Here is a list of steps you should take in order to make sure the case is set up appropriately.

Document your injuries. In so many cases we have seen injuries that have resulted in serious damage to the client. However, many clients do not properly document the injuries or the extent of the injuries properly. As a result, many of the cases are not properly set up because clients do not take the steps to document the extent of the injuries. Make sure you take photos and keep all necessary devices in your possession.

Never return or give back the device to any manufacturer. ALWAYS make sure you keep the device in your possession. In so many cases you will see the manufacturer calling to return collect the device. Do not fall for this and do not give them the device back. It is necessary to have the vape or e-cigarette pen tested by our experts, as this will be important to your case. You should not request a refund in exchange for the item, as it is the most important piece of evidence you possess.

Always seek medical attention. In many cases, you will have serious burns as a result of the explosion. In other cases, we have seen clients suffer serious dental damage as a result of the explosions. In such cases, you must seek medical attention. If you don’t have access to medical care our office can help you select the appropriate doctors. You should ensure that you hold on to the medical bills and request copies of any reports that the doctors made upon seeing you.

Importantly, you should contact an e-cigarette explosion lawyer in Los Angeles. We can gather all of your evidence together and submit a claim to the insurance agency so you can receive necessary compensation for your damages.

Value of My Case – Average Settlement for E-Cigarette Explosion Cases

How do you place a value on a case? What are the criteria for evaluating a case? Case value is dependent on a few different factors. First, you must look at the degree of the injury. Your injuries are the first sign of case value. The extent of your injuries and how much of an impact they have on your life and career will play a large role in the value. Serious wounds that impede your ability to work or that change your day to day life will usually lead to a much higher settlement offer.

If a client suffered serious burns, dental trauma, or any other type of damage to the body or face, it will change the value of the case drastically. The injury could be the burning of your mouth and surrounding tissue caused by the fire due to the explosion of the devices, other mouth injuries, shattered teeth, vision loss due to eye injury, and other extensive injuries to the face and neck.

Depending on the degree of the injury and the length of recovery we will have a better idea of case value. In such cases, if the device causes burns, which will leave long term scars, it will have serious value. In other instances where you have a female vs. a male that is injured and the damage is prominent the value can change. These are just some of the factors in dealing with evaluating the case. You must also consider the emotional damage and the trauma associated with this type of injury. If you have been hurt, contact our office in order to get either a free case evaluation or a second opinion. An e-cigarette explosion lawyer in Los Angeles will be available to discuss your case with you.

Compensation for Injuries

Vape pen and e-cig injuries can cause you severe damages, and as such, you should be fairly compensated for the injuries. The responsible manufacturer or store should be held responsible and made to pay the expenses that resulted from the incident. With the help of a Los Angeles lawyer at Normandie Law Firm, you can receive coverage for the following expenses:

Medical bills (surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, future treatments)

Lost wages (and future lost income because of additional procedures or recovery time)

Property damage (any items you owned that were broken or lost in the incident)

Pain and suffering (PTSD, fear, anxiety, psychological trauma, and more)

It can be difficult to win a lasiut by yourself. We recommend enlisting the services of a skilled attorney from Normandie Law Firm to handle your case for you. We will dedicate ourselves to winning your claim and will not stop negotiating with the insurance agent until we receive a satisfactory offer for your damages

Further Information – Free Case Consultation: Our attorneys are able to file individual lawsuits and class action lawsuits against e-cig companies for any burn injuries or other injuries that you have suffered because of vape explosions. If you have any further legal questions regarding compensation for your injuries feel free to contact our law offices. All consultations are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

More Information Regarding e-Cig Cases

Average Settlement Value for E-Cigarette Burn Injury Lawsuit

E-Cigarette Explosion – Value of Average Case Settlement

E-Cigarette Explosion Attorney – Vape Defect Burn Lawsuit

E-Cigarette Explosion Class Action Lawsuit for Injuries

What Is the Value of a Lawsuit for E-Cigarette Injury Cases

United State Fire Department Study on E-Cig Fire and Explosion Risks

Average Case Settlement – Electronic Cigarette Explosion Cases