Pressure cookers are already one of the most dangerous items in any kitchen. The combination of intense pressure and high heat is a recipe for excellent rice…or devastating burns. When there is a default in the actual cooker, though, that means the blame for the accident and injuries falls squarely on the manufacturer, and they can be made to pay for the harm caused.
This is exactly what happened with the Insignia(™) pressure cooker. It was deemed so dangerous that Best Buy had to recall nearly 930,000 copies this October. But that hasn’t stopped all the injuries, nor will it help those who have already been injured by the dangerous cooker.
That is where our personal injury accident lawyer steps in to see that anyone who has been hurt gets fair compensation for the burns or other injuries they suffered.
What Makes The Insignia(™) Pressure Cooker So Dangerous And Accident Prone
All pressure cookers are risky, but some are downright dangerous. The Insignia(™) cooker has a fatal, yet subtle, flaw. The volumetric markings and indicators on the inside of the pot are not just misleading; they are wrong.
This means that anyone merely following the instructions as shown on the machine might easily be overfilling the pressure cooker. Doing so makes it far more likely that scalding hot steam, or worse, boiling water, food, or liquid, hits you when you try to vent or open the cooker.
Obviously, the damage caused by such a flaw cannot be underestimated; injuries can include:
- Third-degree burns from boiling fat or water are some of the most horrifying and painful injuries possible.
- Second or first-degree burns from scalding steam, water, food, or the device itself are not as devastating but still exceptionally painful.
- Facial disfigurement or scaring. The height and placement of the insignia pressure cooker mean disfiguring burns or injuries on the face, arms, or upper torso are more likely.
- Loss of sensation or dexterity. Burns on the hands and arms can make manipulating objects more difficult, which could impede your work for months, years, or more.
- Eye damage/loss of vision.
And those are just the physical injuries that an Insignia(™) pressure cooker accident can cause. With the help of a personal injury attorney, you can claim substantial compensation for these and more.
What Kind Of Personal Injury Compensation Can Insignia(™) Pressure Cooker Accident Victims Claim?
If you or a loved one have been the victim of just such an accident or incident involving the Insignia(™) pressure cooker, before or after the recall, you are eligible for substantial financial compensation.
Personal injury claims exist to allow accident or injury victims, like you, to force the negligent party, in this case, Best Buy or the Insignia(™) pressure cooker manufacturer, to pay for the harm caused by their product. This is called a product liability case, and there are many harms which can be included in the compensation, including:
- Your medical bills for the injury, including emergency care, long-term treatment, surgery, medication and more.
- Lost income due to missed work or an inability to work temporarily or permanently,
- Lost labor around the house, especially if you were a primary caregiver,
- Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages,
While it is surely a poor consolation after such a horrible injury, the good news is that in a recall like this, the company has as much as admitted fault already, making obtaining compensation that much easier and faster.
Especially when you have a specialized personal injury law firm with experience in pressure cooker accidents and other product liability cases on your side.
The Gertler Law Firm Stands Ready To Help You Obtain Compensation For Your Pressure Cooker Injury
The Gertler Law Firm has over 50 years of experience helping injured individuals and their families obtain personal injury damages from product liability and accident cases just like those caused by the Insignia(™) pressure cooker.
Our reputation has been the work of generations of lawyers, each of whom has been recognized for skill, dedication and tireless fight for the rights and compensation of accident victims.
If you have been hurt by an Insignia(™) pressure cooker accident or a loved one badly burned by this dangerous device, you can call our office at (504) 581-6411 for a free consultation to make sure you get the money you need and deserve.
