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In the wake of a pressure cooker accident, you might be wondering: Can I sue for my injuries?
The answer is often yes. If a defective pressure cooker caused your burn, you may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit.
Kline & Specter, a nationally recognized personal injury law firm based in Philadelphia, has a proven track record of holding manufacturers accountable for faulty products. With over 50 attorneys, including five who are also medical doctors, we have secured record-breaking verdicts for our clients.
How Do Pressure Cooker Burns Happen?
Pressure cookers rely on steam and high pressure to cook food quickly. When safety features fail, serious accidents can occur, including:
- Explosions due to defective seals, gaskets, or lid locks
- Sudden steam release from faulty pressure valves
- Lid detachment while the cooker is still under pressure
- Electrical malfunctions in digital pressure cookers
Many of these incidents result from flawed designs, poor manufacturing, or inadequate safety warnings. If a malfunctioning pressure cooker is responsible for your burn, you may have a strong case against the device manufacturer.
Do You Have a Case?
To file a lawsuit for a pressure cooker burn, you need to prove that the product was defective and that the defect directly caused your injury. There are three main types of product liability claims:
- Poor Design: The pressure cooker was unsafe due to a flawed design.
- Manufacturing Errors: A mistake in the production process made the product dangerous.
- Failure to Warn: The manufacturer did not provide sufficient safety instructions or warnings.
A skilled attorney can investigate your situation, gather evidence, and determine the best legal strategy to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering.
Seek Support After a Pressure Cooker Burn
If you suffered a pressure cooker burn due to a defective product, you don’t have to face the legal process alone. The attorneys at Kline & Specter are known for their success in personal injury cases and product liability claims.
Call Kline & Specter today at 215-772-1000 or submit our contact form to discuss your claim. Our firm has the resources, experience, and dedication to hold negligent manufacturers accountable.
Kline & Specter provides free and confidential evaluations of potential cases. We handle cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. For cases outside those states, the law firm works with local attorneys in each state as applicable.