E-Cig Explosion Wounds Former Firefighter, Potential E-Cigarette Lawsuit Cases To Follow
June 13, 2016 – – LipsigLawyers.com reports on exploding e-cigarettes which have become an increasing concern as the devices gain popularity. Users often choose them as a way to cut down on tobacco smoking, yet now they are discovering that they face other risks when using these electronic cigarettes. A JDNews.com report notes the case of a man who lives in North Carolina, and at age 54 decided he wanted to cut down on his smoking habit. He purchased an e-cigarette to aid him in quitting traditional cigarettes but the device exploded while he was using it, and sprayed what felt like hot oil on his face. The explosion resulted in significant burns and temporary blindness. He wound up spending a night in the hospital for treatment and expressed concern that what warning there was on the device was in small print, difficult to read and understand. He did not know that the device had the potential to “pack a punch,” as he said. It turns out that his chosen brand uses both alcohol and propylene glycol in the consumable “juice,” both combustible liquids.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration encourages those who experience adverse events from e-cigarettes to visit their MedWatch program page and file a report, but they have not yet begun keeping official statistics for electronic cigarette devices. Increasing reports of events resulting in personal harm and property damage have been in the news, and most alarming are the reports of children and teens being injured during these explosions. For example, at a mall kiosk, a 14-year-old Brooklyn boy suffered burns, permanent blindness in one eye, and a ripped cornea after an e-cigarette battery exploded as he was holding it. This particular event has spurred much controversy due to the fact that state laws prohibit the sale of these devices to minors.
Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman is looking to assist victims of e-cigarette explosions to assist them in exploring their legal options. Those who believe they have been harmed by an e-cigarette are greatly encouraged to explore their legal options in the matter, as they may be entitled to significant compensation. To better assist individuals who wish to investigate their rights more fully, Attorney Freund is now offering free legal consultations to qualified parties.
To ask questions or request additional information on e-cigarette explosions, please contact Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman by calling 877-711-9545.
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