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 

We Can Help:  Our law firm is dedicated to providing victims of injuries receive the full and just compensation they deserve. If you have any legal questions after reading this article or if you would like to speak with a lawyer regarding your case please feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations are provided by our attorney s free of charge.

Common Accidents and Injuries:  Some of the most common accident and injuries suffered by students in extra-curricular activities and school projects include the following.

• Chemical Explosions due to improper science experiments.
• Burn injuries – chemical burns, scalding injuries and fires.
• Motor vehicle accidents – bus, car and train collisions.
• Struck by heavy objects
• Blindness and loss of sight
• Traumatic brain injuries and brain damage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Ear damage – loss of hearing and tinnitus due to loud noise or trauma to the ear drum
• Food poisoning
• Inhalation injuries CO2 exposure
• Bone fractures, sprains and ligament damage
• Slip and Fall, trip and falls and fall from high place
• Internal bleeding and organ injuries
• Wrongful Death of a student – homicide, unintentional death or suicide

Establishing Liability against the School District

There are numerous theories of liability which can be employed in order to establish liability on the part of a school district, teachers and administrative staff.

• Failure to properly supervise and control the conduct of students partaking in a school assignment which has a high probability of danger to participants and others.
• Failure to provide assistance and guidance and to the safety procedures which need to be employed in order to reduce the probability of risk to students participating on the activity.
• A teacher or administrative staff assigning an inherently dangerous school project or assignment to students.
• Providing students with defective or improperly maintained tools and or construction materials to be used in laboratory assignments to outside of school projects. This can also include improper sporting equipment, appliance, cooking material, heating and cooling equipment, and construction material.

Time Limit for Filing a Lawsuit

There are specific timing restrictions limiting your right to pursue compensation for injuries sustained by a student in school. For more in-depth analysis on statutory restrictions please contact our law offices.  Below is some important information you should be aware of.

• Non-government – Private schools: Private institutions are non-governmental entities. As such in the state of California you will have two years from the date an incident to file a claim.
• Minors and Non-government private entities: Minors have two years from the date of their 18^th birthday to file a claim.
• Government entities: A public school is considered governmental entities. As such you mu first file an administrative claim within 6 months from the date of an accident to file a an administrative claim.  If the administrative claim is rejected; you have 6 months from the date of the rejection to file a lawsuit in the court of law. There are specific exceptions with respect to minors and governmental entities. To learn more please contact our law offices.

Compensation Available for Victims

Victims of harm due to the negligent or intentional conduct of others are entitled to compensation for all damages they have incurred.  Categories of compensation available include the following…

• All medical and treatment costs.
• All future medical and rehabilitation case expenses.
• Other economic damage – including loss of income and future loss of earning potential.
• Non-economic damages – this can include emotional distress, pain and suffering and mental anguish.
• Punitive Damages: Punitive damages can be awarded where the at fault party acted with either in intent to cause harm or reckless endangerment for the life and health of others.

Further Information – Attorney consultation:  Feel free to contact our law offices in order to speak with one of our lawyers. All legal consultations are provided free of charge.  We are able to represent student in school districts across the state including;   LA Unified School District, San Diego Unified, Long Beach, San Bernardino, Elk Grove, San Francisco, San Jose, Fremont, Kern, Oakland and Santa Ana.

Further Information:

Field Trip Injuries and School Liability

School Liability for Injuries to Students

United States CPSC Safety Recall:  According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website, the Samsung phone’s lithium ion battery can overheat, “and catch fire, posing a serious hazard to consumers.” The recall involves Galaxy Note7’s sold before September 15^th 2016.

The Normandie Law Firm is currently investigating possible class action and single party claims for burn injuries caused by the Galaxy Note 7 manufactured by Samsung. If you or a loved one have suffered injures please feel free to contact our law offices. So far there have been reports of hundreds of fires and explosions resulting on many burn injuries across the country.

What to Do – Steps to Take if you Have a Defective Galaxy Note 7

Below are important steps you should take in order to protect your right in a defective product lawsuit.

• Do not exchange or replace the item. You need keep the product that caused the injury as potential evidence.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• Keep all receipts of documentation showing the purchase date and location of the purchase.
• DO NOT speak with any representatives from Samsung – any comments made to them can be used against you in any future lawsuit.
• Seek legal assistance from an experience attorney.

Filing a Defective Product Claim – Winning Your Case in the Court of Law

Generally in order to win a defective product claim in the court of law a victim will have to proves the existence of either a design defect, a manufacturing defect or a defect in the labeling / packaging of the consumer product.

1. Design Defect: A design defect takes place when at the time of manufacturing existed less dangerous design with the same level of efficacy.
2. Manufacturing Defect: A manufacturing defect takes place when the for sale item is patently different and as a result more dangerous than the
3. Defect in Labeling: A defect in labeling can be proven when the manufacturer fails to properly warn potential consumers of all known dangers or potential risks associated with the use of the product.

Compensation Available for Victims – Average Case Value and Settlement

Victims of harm due to an unsafe electronic device or consumer product are entitled to compensation for all damages sustained. Specific categories of damages recoverable include the following.

• All medical and treatment care bills.
• All future medical and rehabilitation care.
• Economic damage including loss of income and future loss or earnings due to disability or incapacitation.
• All property damage losses due to the fire.
• Non-economic damages including mental anguish, pain and suffering.
• Punitive damages – punitive damages are awarded when the at fault party acted with either the intent to cause harm or reckless endangerment of consumers. Reckless endangerment standards can be established if the manufacturer knew of the dangers of the Galaxy 7 battery but failed to take any action to prevent the harm.

Attorney Consultation Available: If you have any further legal questions regarding the filing of a lawsuit for burn injuries sustained due to a defective product please feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations are provided by our lawyers free of charge.

Further Information:

Recall Information – Samsung Galaxy

Propane Tank Explosions Caused a Defect in the Product – Product Liability Cause of Action

In many instances, manufacturers of propane tanks and barbeques can be held liable for any injuries or property damage resulting from an explosion or fire. Generally, there are three ways in which a defect in a product can be proven in the court of law…

1. Defect in the product original design of the product: This can take place when at the time of production there exists a similar design that is similar in cost to implement into production but poses a significantly lower risk of harm to the consumer.

2. Defect in the manufacturing process of the product: When the produced item is markedly different than that of the original design of the item and poses a significantly higher risk of harm to the end user.

3. Labeling defect: Failure to properly warn consumers of harms linked to the common use of the product.

Propane Tank Explosion Caused by Faulty Maintenance –  Premises Liability Cause of Action

Generally properly owners owe invitees who are persons who enter a property for a commercial purpose and licensees who are persons who are allowed entry into a property bus not for a commercial purpose a heightened duty of care. Property owners must take steps to ensure the health and safety of such individuals including either fixing problems known to pose a risk or properly warning such individuals of the heightened level of risk.

Statute of Limitations – Deadline for Filing a Lawsuit Against Propane Tank Manufacturers: A statute of limitations is the time period an injured party has to file a personal injury claim in the court of law. Failure to file a claim within the statutorily allocated time will result in the elimination of a victims right to recovery. For example in the state of California personal injury lawsuits include those against corporate entities who have manufactured and sold defectively designed products is TWO years from the date of the injury.

Propane Tank Explosions in the Workplace – Workers Comp Lawsuits

Workman’s compensation is a state-mandated insurance program whereby individuals who have been injured in the workplace are able to receive compensation for their injuries. Under California workplace injury compensation laws victims are able to receive compensation for replacement of income due to misses work, compensation for all medical expenses that have incurred, and all rehabilitation costs which can include job training, job replacement and so forth.

Recovery for Individuals Injures By a Defective Propane Tanks Explosions

Victims of severe harm due to the a defective product or the negligent actions of others are entitled to financial recuperation for all harms and damaged suffered. A calculation of the amount of recovery possible in such cases will be dependent in several significant factors some of which are briefly explained below…

1. The severity and extent of the injuries suffered.

2. Current and future medical and rehabilitation expenses required to treat such injuries.

3. Economic damages which have been sustained – this can include such things as property damage, lost work hours, loss of wages, and expected loss or reduction of income capacity based on long-term or permanent injuries which have been suffered.

4. Non-economic damages sustained – emotional trauma, mental anguish, pain and suffering.

5. Availability of punitive damages in the case – punitive damages are designed to place such a burden in the at-fault party so as to alter any future harmful conduct on their part.

Contacting an Attorney: Individuals who have suffered injuries due to the wrongful or intentional acts of others are able to speak with our attorneys free of charge. In fact all legal consultations

FURTHER INFORMATION ON BURN READINGS

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