Vaping Lawyer

Miami, Florida

Get Justice for Vaping Related Illness with The Help of a Lawyer.

The dangers and health risks related to vaping devices and e-cigarettes are becoming more apparent each day. Current studies have found that vaping and the liquid compounds in e-cigarettes can cause serious health issues and even death. If you are suffering from injuries related to the use of vaping products, you may be entitled to receive compensation with the help of a lawyer.

What are the dangers of vaping?

There are numerous dangers associated with vaping. Many vapes and e-cigarettes contain nicotine which is an addictive substance, and while you can choose lower nicotine-level options, they are not as commonly sold. Aside from addiction, there are various other dangers that could pose a risk to e-cigarette users, including:

Broad appeal - Research by the CDC shows that as high as 61% of young adults aged 18-24 reported they had vaped, while having never smoked a cigarette before, meaning it isn’t just used as a cessation aid as intended.
Availability to young users - Recent studies have shown 1.63 million students were using e-cigarettes in 2024 with 1.21 million of these being in high school and 410,000 being in middle school.
Flavors appeal to younger users - Many e-cigarettes and vapes are available in a range of flavours, and of students surveyed over 87% used flavored e-cigarettes.
Chemicals - Vapes and e-cigarettes contain large amounts of different chemicals both to allow for the actual action of vaping but also to provide the flavor. These chemicals can cause internal harm, and their long-term effects are still being studied.
Faulty products - E-cigarettes and vapes use batteries which come with a risk of burns or explosions if a) they are not cared for properly, b) they are installed incorrectly during manufacturing, or c) are otherwise faulty. In 2016 alone, an estimated 1007 e-cigarette burn injuries were treated in emergency departments across the United States according to the NCBI.
Health concerns - Vapes and e-cigarettes are consistently linked to health issues, including lung damage and heart disease, through nicotine and the chemicals used in the flavors.

What injuries can vaping cause?

There are a range of injuries vaping can cause from long-term respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and oral health concerns to burns and injuries caused by exploding e-cigarette devices.

Injuries caused by e-cigarette explosions

It is estimated that between 2009 and 2016 almost 200 e-cigarette explosions were recorded. Though the cause of the explosion can vary, it is most commonly due to the lithium ion battery used in the devices and the effects can be devastating.

When an e-cigarette explodes it can cause a number of different injuries, including:

Burns
Hand injuries
Injuries to the face
Eye injuries
Mouth injuries (including lacerations, and broken/missing teeth)
Broken neck bones

There have also been reports of e-cigarette explosions leading to death, with the first of these reported in 2018 right here in Florida and being due to e-cigarette shrapnel entering the person’s brain.

E-cigarette explosions could happen at any time, but cases have cited explosions when the e-cigarette has been touching metallic objects in the pocket, while they are charging, and even when they have been in use at the time.

E-cigarette burn injuries

Burns from e-cigarettes are the most commonly seen injuries, with some of these happening when the device explodes but other burns being reported from standard use.

In 2018, a comprehensive study reviewing published medical articles found the most common burn injuries stemming from e-cigarettes were to the:

Thigh(s)
Hand(s)
Genitals
Face
Torso
Arm(s)

With the majority of explosions taking place in the person’s pocket but others also happening while the device was in use.

These burns can cause significant damage, particularly as the battery is most often at fault here, and do require immediate, substantial medical attention in some cases. This can quickly become costly depending on the extent of the burns. A vaping-related injury lawyer can help you get compensation for any expenses and damages caused by your injury.

Lung damage and other health concerns from vaping

E-cigarette and vape users may face higher risks of certain medical conditions compared to those who do not use them, with research indicating e-cigarette use linked to:

Respiratory issues - Hypoxic respiratory failure, Interstitial lung disease, Lung cancer
Neurological issues - Seizures, Migraine, Short-term memory impacts
Cardiovascular issues - Tachycardia, Hypertension, Angiogenesis, Heart conditions
Oral and Dental issues - Uvulitis, Tonsillitis & Laryngitis, Oral lesions, Nicotine stomatitis

What legal action can you pursue for vaping-related injuries?

If you were burned by an exploding e-cigarette, or have suffered a health injury as a result of vaping, you can work with a vaping-related injury attorney to secure compensation.

The most common types of claims a vaping-related injury attorney can help with are:

Burns - whether caused by a malfunction or an e-cigarette device exploding, burns will often be severe and could require skin grafts and antibiotics, and could even lead to infection if they are not treated quickly and effectively.
Scars and Skin Discoloration - severe burns can cause permanent, lasting damage to skin which could require ongoing medical care or surgery to minimise the appearance of the scarring.
Wrongful death - If burn injuries lead to infection resulting in death, or an e-cigarette explosion leads to death, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim.
Product liability - If injuries are sustained due to a faulty product, you may be entitled to a product liability claim.

Vaping-related injuries are a growing concern among regular and occasional users in the United States. If you think you may have been affected by vaping, contact our attorneys to see how they can help.