E-Cigarette Lawsuit Filings Continue As Former Firefighter Wounded In E-Cig Explosion

June 05, 2016 – – LipsigLawyers.com reports on a recent e-cigarette explosion that occurred in Jacksonville, North Carolina. A news release from JDNews.com outlines the disturbing story of an e-cigarette explosion that occurred for a local Jacksonville gentleman. The victim is 54-years-old and claims that he chose to smoke e-cigarettes in an attempt to reduce the intake of toxins he had previously consumed through cigarettes.

“My eyes were burning,” the victim said. “It was like a bunch of hot oil hit my face.” Luckily for the man, he is still able to see, although he does have trouble looking at light out of his left eye, and has sought treatment from an eye doctor. The man has claimed that he wants to educate the public so that other e-cigarette consumers are aware of the potential dangers that the devices present.

FEMA has stated that there have been 25 occurrences of e-cigarette explosions since 2007. They have also clarified that in most scenarios the lithium-ion battery was the source of the explosion due to a voltage overload. They also indicated that 4 out of every 5 explosions occurred while the e-cigarette was charging. When the voltage is too high it causes an overload of energy inside the battery which prompts the device to essentially self-destruct and explode which can cause devastating physical and emotional damage to victims.

More recently, a Kentucky resident sustained 3rd-degree burns when his e-cigarette exploded in his pocket while he was in a convenience store. Luckily a bystander was able to transport the victim to a nearby hospital, where he received treatment. There are an estimated 3.5 million e-cigarettes being used currently, and with the popularity of these devices on the rise it is likely that more explosions will occur.

Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman is looking to assist victims of e-cigarette explosions. He encourages anyone who has been harmed by one of these devices to explore their legal options as some individuals may be entitled to financial compensation. He is currently offering complimentary consultations to affected parties.

To request additional information on electronic cigarette explosions, or to ask questions, please contact Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman by calling 877-711-9545.

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