As E-Cig Lawsuit Filings Increase Phoenix Resident Suffers Extensive Burns From Alleged E-Cigarette Explosion

June 04, 2016 – – LipsigLawyers.com reports on disheartening details following an alleged e-cigarette explosion that occurred while an Arizona man was driving his car. According to a report from ABC15.com, the victim claims that he was driving his car when 2 e-cigarette batteries exploded in his pocket inflicting significant burns to his legs and hands.

Once the batteries allegedly exploded, the victim began suffering extreme pain and discomfort and desperately called his wife. As detailed in the report by ABC15.com the victim’s wife stated that, “He called screaming saying he was on fire. My eight-year-old daughter is the one who answered the phone.” The victim is currently spending time at a local hospital, where he is being treated for his wounds.

FEMA has indicated that there have been 25 reported e-cigarette explosions in the past 9 years that e-cigarettes have been available to consumers. Under-reporting is also widely speculated so the true number of incidents could be significantly higher. They have concluded that the likely cause for most of these explosions is the faulty lithium-ion batteries that some brands of e-cigarettes use to power their devices. The batteries, when overheated, sustain an overload of pressure which causes the energy inside the battery to explode through the cap.

Furthermore, this is not the first e-cigarette explosion and FEMA has concluded that as the popularity of these devices increase as does the likelihood of future explosions. Another e-cigarette explosion occurred in England, where an e-cigarette that was charging behind the bar was projected across the room at a local barmaid.

Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman is aiming to equip all victims of e-cigarette explosions with the proper legal advice, and ability to pursue their legal rights. Freund is currently offering free consultations to victims who could be entitled to financial compensation.

To learn more about e-cigarettes, or to ask questions, contact Marc Freund Esq. at 877-711-9545.

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