Personal Injury Law

Defective Product Bursts Into Flames Severely Injuring Chicago Woman

We recently represented a woman in Chicago, Illinois, for a severe burn and injuries she sustained after her oven mitt burst into flames. This case highlights the disregard for safety that some manufacturers have for consumers.

My client was removing a pan from an electric oven when the oven mitt came into contact with the heating element causing the oven mitt to explode into flames. Her night shirt caught on fire and she severely burned her chest and arms resulting in the need for surgical skin grafts.

Malman Law felt obligated to protect this woman's rights. She had the right to compensation for: medical bills, future medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and disfigurement.

We obtained a substantial settlement after the oven mitt was tested at a laboratory for flammability. Our expert determined that the oven mitt violated accepted safety standards for oven mitts. In fact, during our testing the oven mitt exploded and almost burned the expert.

At Malman Law we believe that protecting the consumer from dangerous products is our obligation. It is our goal to force manufacturers to place people over profits.

Full post as published by Chicago Injury Attorney Blog on May 15, 2007 (boomark / email).