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Defective products cause serious injuries all the time. With the growing popularity of e-cigarettes comes the increase of e-cigarette related injuries. If you have been injured from an electronic cigarette or another defective product, call one of our personal injury lawyers for legal advice.
In the last couple decades, the world has seen significant progress in the development of small, lightweight and powerful battery technology. Specifically, the rechargeable lithium ion battery has revolutionized the portable electronics industry. The advent of this technology has brought a flood of innovation in the small electronics space, and the e-cigarette is one of the fastest growing products in the category. E-Cigs were developed in China in the early 2000’s, and made their way into the United States and Europe a few years later. Skyrocketing in popularity over the next few years, E-Cigarettes are now used by more than 2.5 million Americans and it represents a multi-billion dollar industry.
Cigarettes are one of the most heavily regulated products sold in the United States, but E-Cigarettes have yet to gain the same level of attention from regulators. According to the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), only E-Cigs marketed for “therapeutic purposes” are regulated by the FDA. It should be noted however, that this lack of regulation will likely be short lived as law makers and regulators across the country scramble to develop a regulatory framework to combat the dangers of vaping. If you have any questions, contact one of our personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.
The advent of battery technology has propelled our country into the age of portable and powerful electronics. The lithium ion battery is the most significant in terms of use and scope, and is used to power nearly all of our smart phones, tablets, laptops, and yes, E-Cigarettes. These batteries are incredibly powerful and useful, but they do have their drawbacks. When used in applications that involve heat generation (like an E-Cig), there is a heightened risk of failure, fire and/or explosion. The battery in an E-Cigarette is placed near a heating element that is used to vaporize the liquids that users smoke. This proximity to the heating element creates an inherent danger and increases the chances of a catastrophic failure.
The size of ER-Cigarettes and the batteries that power them may come as a surprise to many after they have witnessed the aftermath of a catastrophic failure of one of these devices. An incredible amount of damage to yourself and your property can be caused by vaping explosions. The main injuries reported by victims of vaping explosions include:
If you have been injured while vaping, or experienced a catastrophic E-Cigarette failure while it was on your person, it is imperative that you get medical attention right away. Even if you do not feel injured or see any visible signs of injury, do not treat the situation lightly. E-Cigarettes and the batteries that power them contain powerful chemicals that can burn your skin. The personal injury lawyers at this law firm have deep experience and practice in product liability law and will fight to get you the compensation that you deserve. Please call us for a free consultation today!
If you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another, regardless of the nature of the underlying accident, it is important to contact experienced auto accident lawyers in Sacramento at The Choyce Law Firm to discuss your legal options. We have offices in Sacramento & Fairfield, CA for your convenience and have the resources and expertise to aggressively litigate your case in court, fighting to get you just compensation for your injury.
Call (916) 306-0636 today for a free consultation with our car accident lawyer in Sacramento regarding your injury case.
The Choyce Law Firm
1438 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 306-0636