A computer shop employee was killed at work last week after his cell phone exploded and severed an artery in his neck. The man had just put a new battery in his phone. The accident occurred shortly after the new battery had finished charging.
The phone was in the man’s breast pocket at the time of the incident. A coworker who witnessed the accident said that she heard a loud noise. When she looked over, the man was lying on the ground covered in blood.
It is uncertain what type of phone and battery caused the explosion. Police are also looking into the possibility that the phone and battery were counterfeit.
Each day, we use hundreds of products and trust that the manufacturers have taken the proper precautionary measures to ensure our safety. When a defective product fails on us, the consequences can often be severe, leading to serious injury or in extreme cases, wrongful death. It is important to consult an experienced product liability attorney if you have been injured by a defective product. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.
If you have a defective product claim in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact the Law Offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
