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Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman, Trial Attorneys
August 14, 2023
Attorneys Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman are experienced personal injury attorneys who have won their clients more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements throughout their 30 years of experience.
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While pressure cookers are commonly used cooking appliances, pressure cookers are known to present some potentially serious dangers to users and others in the vicinity. Pressure cookers come in different variations, including electric and stove top. No matter the type of pressure cooker, potential risk and danger exists because pressure cookers work by rapidly heating and cooking food inside the cooker through enormous amounts of pressure. When pressure builds inside a confined space, there is always risk of explosion.
Modern pressure cookers, whether electric or stove top, generally have various safety mechanisms to control the amount of pressure that develops inside the cooker and to release pressure should too much pressure develop inside. Despite these safety mechanisms, manufacturing and design flaws, faulty or defective parts, and poor warnings, at times, lead to pressure cookers exploding. These explosions occur if a lid comes off the pot while pressure is inside or when the lid and pot material fail, among other things. When this occurs, hot food and liquid ejects from the cooker, which can cause horrific burns to the user and others in the vicinity.
If this happens, health and safety are of the utmost importance. If you or someone in the vicinity of a pressure cooker explosion is capable of taking photographs, it is imperative to document the scene of the incident, as photographs or video showing food and liquid thrown about helps to prove an explosion occurred.
There are numerous brands of pressure cookers on the market, and several different brands have had incidents involving explosions or pressure cooker failures.
Hersh Kirtman Injury Law is a personal injury law firm with experience helping clients injured in incidents involving pressure cooker explosions. To ensure you know your legal options when it comes to a pressure cooker-related injury, contact our team of trusted lawyers today.
What Are the Pressure Cooker Brands Associated With Explosions?
Although pressure cookers have been around for years and manufacturers have made efforts to improve the design of these kitchen appliances to make them safer, accidents have continued to occur over the years. When a pressure cooker explodes, the aftermath can result in serious injuries like severe burns and other losses. Some of the brands of pressure cookers that have been reportedly involved in explosions or explosion-like incidents include:
- ALDI
- Bella Cucina
- Blusmart
- Breville
- Cook’s Essentials
- Crofton
- Cuisinart
- Elite Bistro
- Ginny’s
- Instant Pot
- Manttra
- Maxi-Matic
- Nuwave
- Prestige
- QVC Electric Pressure Cooker
- Tabletops Unlimited
- Tristar
- Ultrex
- Welbilt
- Wolfgang Puck
If you were injured by one of the above pressure cooker brands, or any other brand, due to an explosion, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim. By filing a personal injury claim after a pressure cooker explosion, you can seek to hold the liable party responsible for your losses and you can pursue the fair compensation you deserve.
Can You Collect Damages After a Pressure Cooker Explosion?
After a pressure cooker explodes, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses from any responsible parties. The damages you may be eligible to collect are as follows:
- Medical expenses: After a pressure cooker explosion, victims will likely suffer injuries that require extensive recovery to allow them to heal and get back to their regular life. This lengthy recovery period may result in costly medical bills, surgeries, or medications. Victims should be compensated for the cost of medical care.
- Lost wages: Victims of pressure cooker explosions may be unable to work while they recover from their injuries. As a result, they should be compensated for all present and future wages they may lose as a result of the negligence of the at-fault party.
- Property damage: If a victim’s property was at all damaged when the pressure cooker exploded, they should be compensated for the cost to repair or replace it.
- Pain and suffering: Being injured as a result of a pressure cooker exploding can be emotionally and physically distressing. Victims should be compensated for the pain and suffering they have had to endure.
For help determining how much you may be owed in damages after your pressure cooker explosion case, contact a trusted personal injury lawyer to discuss your options today.
Build a Strong Claim After a Pressure Cooker Explosion in Florida
If your pressure cooker exploded and left you with injuries, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. Although a claim cannot undo the damage that has been done, you will be able to pursue justice and hold the liable party responsible for the harm you have suffered.
At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, we are passionate about providing clients with the legal representation they need to build a strong personal injury claim after being injured by a pressure cooker explosion. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our personal injury lawyers, contact us today by filling out our contact form or giving us a call at (561) 208-3700.
