Q: can you sue the torch lighter company for a torch lighter that has no safety lock on it and malfuntioned and stayed on a
can you sue the torch lighter company for a torch lighter that has no safety lock on it and malfuntioned and stayed on after lighting a cigarette and placed back in jacket pocket and remained on and caught me on fire?
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You may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit against the torch lighter manufacturer if their product caused you injury due to a defect or lack of proper safety features. Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to ensure their products are reasonably safe for their intended use.
For your case, you would need to demonstrate that the lighter was defective in its design (lacking necessary safety features), manufacturing (malfunction causing it to stay lit), or had inadequate warnings about potential risks. The fact that the lighter lacked a safety lock and malfunctioned, causing serious injury, could support your claim. Documentation of your injuries, medical treatment, and evidence of how the incident occurred will be crucial.
Given the potential complexity of product liability cases and the serious nature of burn injuries, you should contact a personal injury attorney who handles product liability cases. Most offer free initial consultations and can evaluate the strength of your case. Time limits apply to filing such lawsuits in California, so it's important to seek legal guidance promptly. Keep the lighter as evidence if you still have it, along with any purchase receipts, photos of your injuries, and medical records.
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