Defective Product Burn Injuries in Boulder CO

While Colorado is considered a comparative negligence state when it comes to personal injury cases, that rule does not apply to product liability cases. This means that if you were injured by a defective product in Boulder Colorado, regardless of your fault in the injury, you are likely eligible for compensation.

The legal standard in Colorado for defective product cases is strict liability; there is legal liability for the designer, manufacturer, or seller of a product if the user of that product was harmed. If you have recently suffered defective product burn injuries, you deserve justice for a dangerous/defective product that has caused you serious injuries.

Depending on the specific circumstances of your accident, the following parties may be held accountable for damages.

• Retailers
• Designers of the product
• Distributors
• Wholesalers

Because every situation is unique, it is recommended that you speak with a Boulder burn injury attorney to determine who should be held accountable.

Burn injuries can be caused by a variety of defective products, but below are a few examples of cases we have seen often. While this list is not exhaustive, it should give victims a good sense of the type of dangerous and defective products that may have led to their injuries.

Heaters, obviously popular products in Colorado’s winter months, may be improperly guarded, have inadequate warnings, be made of an inferior material, do not have proper shut off mechanisms, and more. Carbon monoxide poisoning is also possible if the heater is not working properly.

Recently we have seen e-cigarette battery explosions, e-cigarette fires from overheating, as well as chemical burns in the lungs of some users of dangerous vaping products.

Defective appliances can cause a variety of serious burns, including electrical burns, chemical burns, and thermal burns. Some examples include a stove or oven that is improperly fire-proofed by the manufacturer, a poorly designed air fryer, electrocution from a microwave, smoke inhalation from a malfunctioning smoke alarm, improperly labeled toxic cleaning chemicals, and more.

Flammable products include clothing, mattresses, furniture, and more. Flammable products are considered dangerous if they are irresponsibly made, marketed, or labeled, or if they are not marked with sufficient warnings.

If you have suffered from any of the defective products listed above or have experienced something similar, you should contact a Boulder CO product liability lawyer to examine your options. Pursuing a defective product lawsuit may be right for you to ensure the justice and compensation you deserve after suffering a severe burn injury.

While you are legally permitted to represent yourself in a claim or court case, it is strongly recommended that victims enlist the help of a Boulder burn injury attorney. An experienced lawyer has the knowledge necessary to prove the extent of your injuries (physical and emotional) and argue for the maximum compensation you deserve.

Product liability law is complex and laws vary from state to state. A lawyer in your area is familiar with that state’s laws as well as the judges, similar court cases, etc. After a serious burn injury, victims should focus on healing and leave the legal battle to a professional.

If you are searching for a Boulder CO product liability lawyer, look no further than Carabin Shaw. We offer a free consultation to any victim looking for legal guidance in regards to their potential defective or dangerous product claim.

Our attorneys in Colorado also work on a contingent-fee basis, which means that you will not pay any money up front. You only pay us if your case is won, so there is no financial or emotional strain added to your current stressors.

Call our offices toll free at 800-862-1260 to schedule your free case review.