On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Oct 31, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability
E-cigarettes and vapes have been touted as a safe alternative to cigarettes. While the safety of these devices remains in question, one fact remains clear: vapes are dangerous and can pose a significant danger to users. This flies in the face of the marketing that...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Aug 7, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability
Certain electronic cigarettes typically use what is called a 18650 lithium ion battery. Slightly larger than a AA battery, this lithium-ion battery has a stainless steel cover that can withstand the force of outdoor power equipment. Thus, it is meant more for power...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Jun 28, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability
E-cigarettes are very popular in Michigan and elsewhere, but they can also be extremely hazardous. Over the past decade, thousands of e-cigarette mods and/or batteries have suddenly exploded while someone was using them or storing them in their pockets, causing severe...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | May 17, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability
E-cigarettes have long posed issues for the public. One of the most significant problems has been the risk of the lithium batteries exploding. While this has been a known defect for some time, there are still explosions happening after several years of concerns.In...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Apr 29, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability
Michigan residents are probably aware that there are risks involved in the use of e-cigarettes. These devices, also known as vape pens, operate on a lithium battery and are used to vaporize nicotine for inhaling. There are stores that allow customers to “create...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Feb 12, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability, Firm News
Vape pens or e-cigarettes have become mainstream throughout Michigan, but malfunctions of the battery-operated devices can prove fatal. A recent out-of-state case illustrates the severity of injuries that defective e-cigarettes can deliver. The explosion of a vape pen...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Jan 3, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability, Firm News
Electronic cigarette devices, such as vape pens, have become a routine sight in Michigan, but a growing record of fires and injuries attributed to the devices has prompted authorities to raise the alarm. A state-level fire marshal in another state told the media that...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Dec 3, 2018 | E-Cigarette Product Liability, Firm News
When E-cigarettes were first placed on the market, they seemed like the perfect solution for addiction to cigarettes. They claimed to be healthier and better for those who needed to feed a nicotine addiction without the risks of cigarettes.The problem is that these...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Oct 31, 2018 | E-Cigarette Product Liability, Firm News
E-cigarette explosion and burn injuries may happen more frequently than people expect.A new study shows that e-cigarette injuries have been inaccurately reported for years. It turns out exploding batteries from these devices are more common than previously thought....
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Sep 26, 2018 | E-Cigarette Product Liability, Firm News
Electronic cigarettes have become very popular since they were introduced to the public. While these are preferred to regular cigarettes by many, they aren’t a completely safe option. You have to consider the composition of the cartridges with the liquid you...
