Steps After a Wrongful Hit and Run Death
Currently, the United States’ pedestrian fatalities are at the highest level since 1988. Almost 7,000 pedestrians killed in 2019. This is a 5% increase from 2018. This trend started in 2009. Smartphones and increased levels of technological distraction are often to blame. Wrongful Death Civil Charges Wrongful death is a death caused by the wrongful
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Exploding E-Cigarette Injuries
Millions of people have turned to electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes to either cut back or quit regular cigarettes. How safe are they, though? Many have been burned and injured when these devices malfunction and explodes in a person’s hand, face or pocket. About E-Cigarettes Electronic cigarettes are also known as e-cigarettes, e-cigs or vape are an
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Florida Man Dies from Exploding Vape Pen
An exploding vape pen caused the death of a Florida man earlier this month. Unfortunately, this is becoming increasingly common as vape manufacturers purchase their cheap ion batteries from countries with low regulatory standards. About Vape Pens Vape pens are also known as e-cigarettes or e-cigs are an electronic nicotine delivery system that produces a heated vapor,
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Exploding Vape Battery Lawsuits Growing
In 2017, plaintiffs filed over 120 lawsuits after being injured from exploding e-cigarette batteries. Out of those cases, eight people claim the device exploded in their mouth. Many expect the number of exploding vape battery lawsuits to continue to grow. About Vape Pens Vape pens are also known as e-cigarettes or e-cigs are an electronic nicotine delivery
Read MoreE-Cigarettes Now a Growing Public Health Danger
Exploding cigarettes are not a joke but a growing danger to public health. This is mainly since users carry this electrical device close to the body. Researchers have been focused mainly on the effects of nicotine while heated. However, researchers need to widen the focus to examine the threat of thermal runaway in the e-cigarette
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