Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Injury Lawyers

Helping Victims of Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions and Fires Nationwide

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere — powering our smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, power tools, and even household appliances. While they’ve revolutionized portable energy, these batteries also carry a hidden danger. When defective, damaged, or improperly designed, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, explode, or catch fire, causing severe injuries and sometimes death.

At the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, our team has experience handling complex product liability claims, including those involving lithium-ion battery fires. If you or a loved one was injured in a battery fire or explosion, you may have the right to seek compensation.

Understanding Lithium-Ion Battery Risks

Lithium-ion batteries are popular because they can store large amounts of energy in a small, lightweight package. However, that high energy density also means a higher risk of catastrophic failure. The main cause of battery fires is a process known as thermal runaway — a chain reaction that can cause the battery to overheat and ignite.

Common causes of lithium-ion battery fires include:

• Manufacturing defects, such as contamination during production
• Poor-quality separators between battery cells
• Overcharging or faulty charging circuits
• Physical damage, such as from dropping a device
• Using incompatible or counterfeit chargers

When these issues occur, the battery can heat up rapidly, sometimes exploding or catching fire in seconds.

Products Commonly Involved in Battery Fire Cases

While any lithium-ion battery can fail, certain products and industries have seen a higher rate of reported incidents:

• E-bikes and e-scooters – Often stored and charged indoors, these devices have been linked to fast-spreading residential fires.
• Vape pens and e-cigarettes – Battery explosions can cause burns, facial injuries, and dental trauma.
• Laptops and cell phones – Fires can occur while devices are charging or even while in use.
• Power tools – Construction workers have reported injuries when battery packs overheated or exploded.
• Portable chargers and power banks – Low-cost, poorly made units are especially prone to overheating.

If your injury involved one of these products, you may have a claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer.

Common Injuries from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

Lithium-ion battery incidents can cause devastating injuries, including:

• Severe burns – Both thermal burns from flames and chemical burns from battery contents
• Smoke inhalation – Resulting in respiratory distress or permanent lung damage
• Blast injuries – From the force of an explosion, including hearing loss or concussion
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Emotional trauma and PTSD
• Fatal injuries – Leading to wrongful death claims

Burn injuries in particular often require multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and months of recovery, leaving victims with permanent scars and reduced mobility.

Who May Be Liable for a Battery Fire Injury?

Lithium-ion battery fire cases often involve multiple potential defendants, including:

• The manufacturer of the battery cells
• The brand owner or company selling the finished product
• Retailers who sold the product
• Importers who brought the battery or device into the U.S.
• Component suppliers who made defective parts, such as battery management systems

Because these cases can cross international borders, it’s important to work with a law firm that understands complex product liability laws and can identify every liable party.

Steps to Take After a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire

If you or a loved one was injured:

1. Seek medical care immediately. Your health and safety come first.
2. Preserve the evidence. Do not throw away the damaged device or battery. Store it in a safe, fireproof location.
3. Take photos and videos. Document your injuries, the damaged product, and the scene of the fire.
4. Collect purchase information. Keep receipts, packaging, and manuals.
5. Report the incident. You may report to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
6. Contact an attorney. The sooner we can begin investigating, the better your chances of securing important evidence.

Compensation in Battery Fire Lawsuits

In a lithium-ion battery injury lawsuit, you may be able to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Property damage
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

Our goal is to ensure you’re fully compensated for every way the injury has impacted your life.

Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin?

Battery fire injury cases often require a deep understanding of product liability law, engineering principles, and evidence preservation. At the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, we:

• Investigate product defect and recall history
• Work with top engineering and fire investigation experts
• Handle all communications with manufacturers and insurers
• Pursue claims in both state and federal courts
• Operate on a contingency fee basis — you pay no fees or costs unless we recover money for you

We also know the urgency of these cases. Lithium-ion battery manufacturers often act quickly to remove or repair defective units, so prompt action on your case is critical.

Real-World Example

The CPSC regularly issues recalls for lithium-ion batteries in laptops, e-bikes, and other products. In one case handled by our firm, a client suffered second-degree burns when a defective battery pack in an electric scooter ignited while charging in their apartment. By securing the damaged battery and working with experts, we were able to pursue claims against multiple defendants — including the importer and retailer.

Take the Next Step

If you’ve been injured by a lithium-ion battery fire or explosion, you have legal options. Our team is ready to fight for your rights and hold negligent manufacturers accountable.

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