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If you or someone in your family has been injured due to a faulty pressure cooker malfunctioning, you need legal help. After a pressure cooker explosion, a Florida lawyer can help you file a claim so that you and your family can obtain justice and compensation.
The personal injury law firm of Viles & Beckman is experienced in handling product liability claims. We stand up to the insurance companies and corporate legal teams involved in these cases so you can recover the maximum amount possible.
Causes of Pressure Cooker Explosion Lawsuits
Pressure cooker explosion lawsuits typically involve claims that a defective or faulty pressure cooker exploded and caused injury or property damage. Some possible allegations in these lawsuits include:
Problems With Design or Manufacturing
The pressure cooker was defectively designed or manufactured, causing it to be prone to explosions or leaks. There could be claims of negligent engineering or quality control failures.
When a manufacturing or design defect occurs, a pressure cooker explosion lawyer in Florida can help you to hold the manufacturer and other related parties accountable.
Gaskets, Lids, or Safety Features Failed
The pressure cooker lacked adequate safety features to prevent explosions or releases of hot steam and contents. Lawsuits may claim the safety mechanisms were poorly designed or failed.
Faulty gaskets, defective steam valves, loose lid seals, or improperly sized lids could be factors. Your personal injury lawyer will investigate to find the root cause and determine which parts, if any, were defective.
Lack of Warning
The manufacturer failed to properly warn about the risks of explosions or provide adequate instructions for safe use. Lawsuits could allege inadequate labels, manuals, or warnings about potential misuse that could lead to explosions.
This failure to warn of potential hazards can be considered a marketing defect. Your attorney can help you to file a product liability lawsuit.
In some cases, plaintiffs may claim the pressure cooker explosion was caused by a product recall or repair issue that the manufacturer failed to address adequately.
Regardless of the type of defect, a pressure cooker explosion attorney in Florida can help to determine what happened and identify the negligent parties.
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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Defective Pressure Cooker Lawsuit?
These types of lawsuits can allege strict liability for a defective product, negligence, and failure to warn. However, manufacturers may argue that the product was misused, abused, and not defective or that proper safety instructions were provided.
A Florida lawyer with experience handling pressure cooker explosions can investigate and consult with engineers to pinpoint the origin of the problem. Your attorney can bolster your claim by collecting evidence and crafting a solid case.
Product liability claims tend to be complex as there can be multiple lawyers and insurers involved. An attorney to negotiate on your behalf and represent your interests when dealing with opposing attorneys and insurance adjusters.
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Common Pressure Cooker Explosion Injuries A Lawyer Can Claim
These types of injuries often require immediate medical treatment and can result in permanent disability or disfigurement. In severe cases, a pressure cooker explosion can even lead to fatal injuries. Common injuries from pressure cooker explosions can include:
Severe Burn Injuries
The high-pressure steam, hot liquids, and scalding food can cause first, second, and third-degree burns, especially on the face, hands, and arms. These injuries are not only incredibly painful, but they can also require long-term treatment, extended healing times, permanent scarring, nerve damage, and the risk of a deadly infection.
Head and Brain Injuries
Concussions or other head trauma can come from the force of the explosion. The lid of the pressure cooker can become a projectile, and contents may be thrown from the pot at high speed.
Eye Injuries
Eye injuries, including corneal abrasions, ulcers, and even blindness, can result from high-pressure steam or debris exposure.
Skin Lacerations
Cuts and lacerations can be caused by shrapnel-like fragments of the pressure cooker or other objects in the vicinity of the explosion. The explosion can send shards of metal and other debris flying.
Injuries in pressure cooker explosions can be incredibly expensive to treat. You risk accepting a settlement significantly less than your case is worth if you attempt to negotiate with the insurance carrier on your own.
The best approach to make sure you get fair compensation for your losses is to hire a pressure cooker lawyer in Florida.
Click To ContactDo I Have a Valid Claim for My Defective Pressure Cooker?
Viles & Beckman is presently accepting pressure cooker accident injury cases from all over Florida. It’s important to note that even if the specific model of pressure cooker affected has not yet been recalled, our team is prepared to hear from you.
The following list names some of the pressure cooker brands and producers that are being reviewed for malfunction and explosion risk:
- Instant Pot
- Crock Pot
- TriStar Products
- Wolfgang Puck
- SharkNinja
- Fagor America
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Contact a Product Liability Law Firm in Florida to Learn More About Pressure Cooker Lawsuits
Manufacturers of pressure cookers are required by law to make sure that their devices meet minimal safety requirements. At the very least, this involves making sure that pressure cookers won’t blow up and seriously burn their consumers.
Manufacturers that sell pressure cookers with risky design defects in violation of this legal responsibility may be held accountable for any injuries resulting from their device.
Contact Viles & Beckman today to learn more about how we may be able to help you recover damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and other losses. We offer a no-cost, no-obligation consultation and accept cases on a contingency fee basis
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