Were you injured by a handheld blowtorch? If so, it is important that you understand that you may have the right to pursue a claim.

Without a doubt, handheld blowtorches can be great and effective tools for doing certain work like plumbing, welding, construction, roofing, and automotive work. Handheld blowtorches can also be essential to some household projects. The truth is that these tools have the potential to cause serious injuries.

If you or a loved one suffered burns or any other injuries related to a handheld blowtorch, you should reach out to an experienced handheld blowtorch injury attorney for help filing a claim and pursuing compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, reach out to our law firm today.

The team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group has decades of experience and is more that ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to help you and your family get justice. Our law firm is not afraid to take on any negligent party or entity to fight for the rights of our clients. If you are ready to schedule a free case evaluation and explore the legal options available to you, contact our team today.

Common Causes of Handheld Blowtorch Accidents

Handheld blowtorch incidents can happen in different settings, including in the workplace or in private homes. Some of the most common causes include the following:

• Defective torches, including defects in design, manufacturing, or labeling

  • Defective gas lines

  • Defective ignition systems

• Improper maintenance of the blowtorch

• Lack of safety training

• Failure to provide the necessary protective equipment

• Unsafe workplace conditions, in general

• And more

The Injuries that May Occur

Handheld blowtorch incidents can result in severe injuries, which may include the following:

• Burn injuries, including first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree burns that can lead to nerve damage, chronic pain, scarring, and more

• Facial and eye injuries, including facial burns, damage to eyes, vision loss, etc., from sparks, flames, and explosions

• Respiratory injuries, including injuries to the airways and lungs from exposure to hot gases, smoke, and toxic fumes

• Psychological harm, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, emotional distress, depression, and more

Without a doubt, these handheld blowtorch incidents can result in extensive injuries that can change the lives of victims and their families forever.

Who is Liable for Handheld Blowtorch Incidents?

Ultimately, liability for handheld blowtorch incidents is based on the details surrounding the incident. Some examples of the parties/entities that could be found liable for these incidents include the following:

• Product manufacturers

• Product distributers

• Contractors, subcontractors, and employers

• Property owners

• Maintenance companies

• And more

Based on the facts, injured victims and their families could pursue product liability claims, workers compensation claims, wrongful death claims, or even a combination of claims.

Can I file a lawsuit? Yes, if your incident was caused by the negligence of a party or entity, you could file a claim. Of course, if your incident happened on the job, you could be eligible to apply for workers compensation.

What Compensation is Available for Recovery?

Based on the details surrounding your claim and the type of claim pursued, injured individuals could be eligible to recover compensation for the following:

• Medical expenses, including projected costs for future medical care

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering

• Punitive damages

• Legal fees

For workers compensation claims, specifically, injured workers may receive benefits for medical costs, disability pay, partial lost pay, retraining costs, rehabilitation costs, and more.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the compensation that you can recover, do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible. No matter the specific claim that you are pursuing, our team is more than ready to fight for your right to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our team needs to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial for a fair verdict, our team will not rest until you are fairly compensated.