Santa Barbara Attorney Steven Andrade Represents Paso Robles Teen Severely Injured by E-Cigarette Explosion

    SANTA BARBARA, CA, July 30, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Attorney Steven Andrade, founder of Andrade Law Offices, is representing a 17-year-old Paso Robles, California boy who sustained severe injuries when an e-cigarette exploded in his face in April 2016.

The teen suffered severe injuries to his mouth and tongue from the e-cigarette fire and explosion. He was hospitalized in critical condition and airlifted to the Fresno Regional Medical Center Burn Intensive Car Unit for treatment and intubated for a period of time to help him breathe.

"This young man and his family should not be burdened by medical bills from an injury caused by a dangerous device," said Attorney Steven Andrade, a highly regarded attorney in Southern California. "E-cigarette manufacturers have a legal duty to put safe products on the market. They should pay fully when their products cause serious injuries and suffering as a result of a defect in the product design or manufacturing."

Seeking compensation from an e-cigarette manufacturer requires a thorough investigation of the accident to determine how an explosion occurred and to identify the parties who are responsible. It is important to work with a California law firm that has experience pursuing cases involving defective products.

Andrade Law Offices, based in Santa Barbara, is investigating cases involving vape explosions and filing claims on behalf of people who have been injured by e-cigarettes. Mr. Andrade understands California product liability laws that apply in cases involving defective or unsafe products. He knows the type of evidence needed to build a strong case for compensation.

The manufacturers of e-cigarettes and the lithium batteries that power the devices have a legal duty to make and market products that are safe when used as directed and to warn adequately of any known hazards. E-cigarettes have been on the market in the U.S. since 2007 and have grown in popularity.

The U.S. Fire Administration, a federal agency, identified at least 25 reports of explosions and fires involving the devices from 2009 to 2014.

In May, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced new regulations regarding e-cigarettes and vapor products including a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping devices to anyone under age 18.

About Andrade Law Offices

Andrade Law Offices handles personal injury cases involving auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and bicycle accidents, as well as injuries due to defective products such as e-cigarettes and vape devices. Steven R. Andrade, founder of Andrade Law Offices, has recovered millions of dollars in personal injury verdicts and settlements representing clients who have been injured through no fault of their own. Andrade has obtained numerous multi-million verdicts and in 2002, he secured a verdict in excess of $60 million from a Los Angeles jury in a medical malpractice case.

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