Hoverboards are self-balancing scooters with two wheels and a motor that are designed to be a method of personal transportation both for leisure, as well as exercise. Over the last few years, there have been a growing number of lawsuits filed by injured consumers after their hoverboards caught fire due to issues with the lithium-ion batteries. Other serious incidents involving faulty hoverboards have also been reported in litigation.
Hoverboards that have been deceptively designed or marketed pose a real risk to consumers. Injured victims have the right to seek legal compensation against the companies that fail to adequately disclose the dangers of hoverboards as well as the necessary precautions involved when using them.
If you or a loved one is interested in filing a defective hoverboard lawsuit in Philadelphia, do not hesitate to contact the product liability attorneys at Marrone Law Firm, LLC. We can assess your case at no cost to you and help you understand your legal rights.
Hoverboards typically contain lithium-ion batteries, which are also used in electric bikes, scooters, smartphones, and even hybrid cars. Unfortunately, when these batteries are not properly designed or manufactured, which is particularly common in the case of black market manufacturers, these hoverboards can short circuit and explode.
Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries can spread quickly and cannot be stopped by all fire extinguishers. When a lithium-ion battery is manufactured inexpensively or through the unregulated market, there is a considerable risk of the battery catching fire and causing swift physical injuries, including life-threatening burns, disfigurement, and scarring. In some cases, victims have tragically lost their lives due to injuries caused by defective hoverboard fires.
Other potential causes of lithium-ion battery fires that result in hoverboard explosions include overcharging due to poor quality charges, poorly designed battery compartments, faulty wiring, and counterfeit or noncompliant products. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled hundreds of thousands of hoverboards in recent years following reports of catastrophic and fatal incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury from a faulty or defective hoverboard, it may be wise to speak with an experienced Philadelphia attorney to understand your legal recourse. A lawyer can investigate the circumstances of your case, collect evidence to support your claim, and negotiate a settlement or file a lawsuit on your behalf.
Manufacturers and distributors of hoverboards along with other consumer products have a legal duty to ensure their products are safe for consumer use and contain adequate warnings. If a manufacturer or distributor fails in these legal obligations, consumers may be entitled to file a product liability claim seeking compensation.
If the hoverboard was unreasonably dangerous due to an innate defect at the time it was designed, the company who made it may be strictly liable for victims’ compensation. A hoverboard lawsuit in Philadelphia can also allege that the product was defective due to the way it was manufactured or marketed.
Hoverboard products that have been subject to a recall are frequently at the center of these lawsuits. Victims may file an individual lawsuit, or it may be advisable to combine their claims with other plaintiffs in class action litigation depending on the extent of the injuries and damages involved. Compensation in defective hoverboard lawsuits can include the costs associated with medical bills, lost income, property damage, pain, suffering, and other vital losses.
If you or someone you know was injured by a hoverboard, you can contact a local personal injury attorney for help. The lawyers at Marrone Law Firm, LLC can fight for your rights and work to hold the liable person or people legally accountable for your injuries.
Our legal team is dedicated to ensuring that victims receive the maximum possible compensation for injuries. We can put our experience, resources, and knowledge to work on your behalf to pursue a favorable settlement or courtroom verdict in a defective hoverboard lawsuit in Philadelphia. Call us now to receive your free consultation.