Juul Vape Pen Injuries
In recent years, many people have made the switch from smoking to vaping, believing that vape products involve fewer and lower risks. According to the CDC, about 40% of vape users are former smokers, with another 30% having never used cigarettes before.
Despite their intentions, though, users have come to discover that vaping and smoking bring about similar health problems. Although scientists and doctors have limited data, they have identified a link between lung disease and vaping.
And even beyond the internal health risks, defective products also pose burn risks. The good news is that you may have rights after suffering Juul vape pen injuries in Fort Worth, Texas. Stephens Law Firm, PLLC files product liability claims to hold manufacturers accountable for their defective products.
Contact our Fort Worth product liability lawyers for a free case evaluation to discuss whether you have a valid case. Call us at (817) 934 5925 for more help.
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How Stephens Law Firm, PLLC Can Help You With a Juul Vape Pen Injury Claim in Fort Worth, TX
Since its founding, Stephens Law Firm, PLLC has represented injured clients throughout Fort Worth, TX, against those responsible for harming them.
Our Fort Worth product liability attorneys have over 25 years of combined legal experience fighting powerful product manufacturers.
If you suffer an injury due to a dangerously defective product, we will provide you with the following services:
- A free consultation during which we discuss your injury and legal options
- Evidence gathering, including a professional analysis of the product, to support your case
- Filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer
- Litigation (while leaving the door open for fair settlement offers)
Vaping is a risky behavior that can cause significant injuries. Do not hesitate to contact our Fort Worth personal injury lawyers to discuss your legal options for pursuing compensation from the manufacturers of these products.
How Dangerous Are Vaping Products?
Tobacco products, including vape devices that contain nicotine, fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 2022, the organization was concerned enough about the dangers of Juul vape pens that it issued an order banning their sale and marketing.
However, the FDA later paused its order for further studies, allowing Juul to continue selling its products. Following further review, it rescinded its ban altogether, returning Juul’s application to pending status. In turn, both Juul and the FDA now have time to gather additional data.
Still, Juul’s problems arise from three key issues: First, some users have developed e-cigarette or vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI). This health condition has caused 68 deaths and over 2,800 hospitalizations.
Second, vaping devices contain batteries and generate high temperatures. Explosions and fires resulting from the use of vape products have injured thousands of users.
Third, similar to cases involving tobacco and opioid injuries, some users argue that Juul and other vape companies have deceptively marketed their products as safe. People began using them based on such messaging, only to become addicted, and they now suffer injuries.
Injuries From Juul Vape Pens
Injuries from Juul vape pens usually fall into one of three categories:
- Injuries sustained while using the pens as intended
- Injuries resulting from modifying the pens
- Vape pen malfunctions
More specifically, the following injuries can result from using Juul vape pens and other vaping products:
Nicotine Addiction
During normal use, a vape pen delivers a cloud of nicotine-infused vapor that the user inhales. Once inside the body, the nicotine creates a stimulant effect by causing the adrenal glands to release adrenaline, a “feel-good” hormone that increases blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
Addiction sets in when the brain’s reward system attributes a high level of salience to that feeling. In other words, the brain prioritizes it as a pleasurable sensation, causing it to seek activities with similar results.
Nicotine is addictive regardless of the delivery system. In fact, research suggests that vaped and smoked nicotine are equally addicting. In either case, people addicted to nicotine often require extensive treatment and medication to break their dependence on the drug.
Lung Damage
Vape juices contain certain chemicals that provide them with the right consistency to vaporize in the desired manner. These chemicals get inhaled into the lungs and may damage the tissues they coat.
High Blood Pressure
The stimulant effects of nicotine cause high blood pressure, a condition that has been linked to heart disease and atherosclerosis, the hardening of the blood vessels. These conditions can cause serious or even fatal heart attacks.
EVALI
The outbreak of EVALI in 2020 was traced to a chemical called vitamin E acetate. This chemical was added to unauthorized vape pen modifications containing THC, the psychoactive chemical in cannabis. As a result, vape manufacturers were not responsible for those cases of EVALI.
Burns
Vape explosions can cause burn injuries. Worse yet, hot vape juice, battery chemicals, and shrapnel from the vape pen can cause further destruction beyond simple burns.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Fort Worth Product Liability Attorneys To Discuss Your Juul Vape Pen Injuries
Injuries from a vape pen can destroy your lungs and burn your body. Contact Stephens Law Firm, PLLC, for a free consultation to discuss your vaping-related injuries and how we can help you pursue product liability claims under Texas law.
