The truth is out there and it is clear: Vaping sickness is very real. If you are vape or have vaped in the past, and you have suffered sickness or injury as a result, you may have grounds for a personal injury case. Continue to read to learn more and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you would like a free legal consultation.
The Statistics from the CDC May Surprise You
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that showed that more than 1,000 lung injury cases related to vaping had been reported as of October 1, 2019. This includes 18 deaths in 15 different states – two of which occurred in California. Health officials are begging people to stop vaping, no matter if they are using THC or nicotine. The cause of the vaping sicknesses is still unclear and studies continue.
Learn What Your Rights Are
If you have been injured by a vaping product or e-cigarette, you likely want to know what your rights are. First, know that exploding e-cigarette cases have been filed under product liability cases in a number of states, under the assumption that the devices themselves were defective and/or dangerous. There could be additional cases coming due to these exploding cigarettes.
On the other hand, if you have experienced a lung injury due to using vaping products, it may be complicated to prove. The good news is that the government and several health care companies are working to find the cause of these injuries so that the at-fault parties can be held responsible. Regardless, you have the right to consult with a personal injury attorney to find out what your individual options are.
You Can Only Recover Compensation if You Can Prove the Following
If you are attempting to recover compensation for the vaping injuries and illnesses caused by these products, the first step is to prove that the device or product caused an injury or illness. Then, you must prove the other required elements of a defective product claim, such as proving that the seller of the products owed you a duty of care and that they broke that duty of care.
You can count on the vaping industry to respond to this in a number of ways. They may argue that their product did not cause the injury. They may argue that they do not have a duty of care to you. They may argue that they did not break that duty of care.
No matter what stance they take, the easiest way to fight against these large corporations is to have someone on your side too. That person can be found when you contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve.
