E-Cigarette Nicotine Poisoning Lawsuit Help
Today, many smokers and non-smokers are turning to E-cigarettes, commonly known as “vapes”, as an alternative to cigarettes. These nicotine devices are gaining popularity so quickly that many users are not properly informed of the risks of this product, including the deadly risks the liquid nicotine refills (“e-juice”) pose to the health of children.
E-cigarette Nicotine Poisoning in Young Children Are On the Rise, Study Says
According to a study of calls to the National Poison Data System published in the journal Pediatrics, the number of children under 6 who suffered nicotine poisoning from drinking or exposure to e-juice for e-cigarettes rose by nearly 1,500% between 2013 and 2015. This count includes one death of a 1-year-old child, who died from liquid nicotine poisoning in December 2014.
Contact the Weinberg Law Firm for a Free Consumer Product Lawsuit Evaluation
If you or a loved one has been injured by nicotine poisoning from an e-cigarette and have a question regarding your legal rights, please call The Weinberg Law Firm toll free at 877-934-6274, or submit our easy-to use Consumer Product Lawsuit Evaluation Form today.
Children Are Easily Attracted To The Colorful Bottles and Flavors of E-juice
As CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. explains, the use “of these products is skyrocketing and these poisonings will continue. E-cigarette liquids [e-juice] as currently sold are a threat to small children because they are not required to be childproof, and they come in candy and fruit flavors that are appealing to children.”
If you are concerned about your child, check for:
Liquid Nicotine Poisoning Symptoms
- Vomiting
- A fast heartbeat
- Jittery and unsteady appearance
- Difficulty breathing
- Increased saliva
Concerns over a mostly unregulated industry prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on May 5, 2016, to issue an announcement that it is extending its authority over e-cigarettes.
Consumer Product Injuries
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that consumer product incidents, including deaths, injuries, and property damage, cost the nation more than $1 trillion each year. These injuries can occur as the result of defective product design, failure to adhere to safety standards and regulations, or inadequate product labeling and instructions.
