While uncommon, the lithium batteries in vape pens occasionally explode or catch fire, potentially due to a design defect of e-cigarettes. According to The New England Journal of Medicine, patients harmed by e-cigarette explosions typically present with injuries in the face, hands, or groin. Injuries can include:
Knocked-out teeth
Lacerations
Eye injuries
Permanent disfigurement
Flame and chemical burns
Wound care for victims of an exploding e-cigarette can be extensive and include skin grafting and other painful and costly procedures. Those affected may require ongoing medical treatments and psychological counseling, particularly if they suffered a permanent or disfiguring injury. If this has happened to you or a loved one, you should contact an attorney to determine whether you have a case. You could qualify for damages and receive reimbursement for healthcare costs, awards for pain and suffering, and other types of compensation.