E-cigarettes, also known as vape pens, provide a safer alternative to cigarettes and tobacco-based products. However, e-cigarettes can have hidden dangers that cause the unit to explode and leave the user with burns, cuts, and other injuries. Those who were injured by one of these products have the right to monetary compensation from a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
However, the right to file a claim cannot supersede time limits that are imposed by the court system. With that in mind, it’s important to know about the statute of limitations to file a defective e-cigarette injury claim. This article will cover the statutory deadline for these lawsuits, along with other information that may be helpful to you. If you have questions or concerns about the information in this article, contact our law firm and speak with an e-cigarette explosion lawsuit attorney.
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Statute of Limitations to File an E-Cigarette Explosion Injury Lawsuit
As an injured party, you have a certain time period to bring a case to court, i.e., file a lawsuit. This window of time, which is known as the statute of limitations, is usually 2 years from the date of injury. However, the deadline for a lawsuit can change for those who are part of a class action lawsuit. In that case, two primary factors can impact how long you have to seek monetary damages:
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The type of misconduct / fraudulence that is responsible for the victims’ injuries
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The state (location) in which the fraudulence took place
But even if you are filing a claim on your own, various factors can change when the statute of limitations begins on your case. This, in turn, will change how much time you have for a lawsuit against the e-cigarette or vape pen manufacturer. This includes cases where the victim ends up with injuries that are severe enough to cause death. In a situation like this, a family member or spouse of the victim may have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A claim for wrongful death must be filed within 2 years, but the starting date is whenever the victim passed away, not when the accident occurred.
These are just some of the factors that influence the amount of time you have for a product liability lawsuit. To verify how much time you have to sue a vape pen or electronic cigarette manufacturer, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
E-Cigarette Explosion Accidents
Electronic cigarettes and vape pens are marketed as a safer alternative for tobacco users. These devices use a mixture of nicotine that’s combined with other chemicals that enhance the texture and flavor. Thus, you can find an e-cigarette that’s much lower in nicotine content that a traditional cigarette.
Technically, vape pens and e-cigarettes are different devices, though they are very similar. To put it simply, e-cigarettes operate on batteries and come with cartridges that are filled with liquid. The heating component in the device heats the liquid and converts it into a vapor that’s inhaled by the user. With vape pens, there is a lot of variation in size, shape, and design. As with e-cigarettes, you add chemicals to create vapor, but you can also add things like cannabis oil to enhance the effect.
Unfortunately, malfunctions with either of these products have been known to cause:
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Severe burns
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Mouth and jaw injuries
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Cuts and permanent scarring to the face
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Broken teeth
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Deep cuts
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Injuries to your tongue
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Fractures in the face and neck area
The blast from an exploding vape pen or electronic cigarette can also cause injuries to your thighs, groin, and other sensitive areas of the body. Essentially, you could end up with painful and permanent complications due to a defective product. Affected consumers have the right to seek damages for the harm they suffered. For more information on suing an e-cigarette or vape pen manufacturer, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
How can a Lawyer Help Me?
This is a perfectly reasonable question to ask, since you are not required to hire an attorney for a product liability claim. However, it’s extremely challenging to prove that a manufacturer failed in their duty of care to the public. This is particularly true with electronic devices like e-cigarettes and vape pens, which come with a certain degree of risk. Thus, it’s in your best interest to hire a lawyer immediately and ensure that your accident is thoroughly investigated.
An experienced e-cigarette explosion accident lawyer can also determine what damages you are entitled to and how much compensation you deserve for your physical and mental injuries. By filing a claim with one of our attorneys, you may receive compensation in some or all of these categories:
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Cost of hospital visits, medications, surgery, and other medical expenses
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Future / permanent medical care based on the severity of injuries
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Lost wages, or the income you are unable to earn due to your recovery needs, and possibly an impaired ability to work altogether.
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Compensation for any property / possessions that were damaged in the accident
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Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other non-economic damages
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Punitive damages if the manufacturer’s negligence was particularly outrageous
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Our team of legal experts have decades of experience in personal injury and class action lawsuits. We have a proven track record of recovery, and we are more than ready to bring you the compensation you deserve by law.
At Normandie Law Firm, you will receive advice and guidance from a lawyer that can sue for accidents caused by defective e-cigarettes and vape pens. If you are interested in filing a claim, we agree to represent you on contingency, meaning we only get paid by winning your case. If we don’t secure your payment, you pay us nothing under the terms of the Zero Fee Guarantee.
To schedule a free case evaluation, please contact our office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
