[04-02-2023] San Diego County, CA – One Person Hospitalized After Barrio Logan Apartment Fire Caused by E-Bike Battery Explosion

At least one person was hospitalized following an apartment fire caused by an e-bike battery explosion in San Diego on Sunday morning, April 02, 2023.

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reported that the fire explosion occurred at 6:09 a.m. in an apartment at 2900 Boston Avenue in Barrio Logan.

The fire broke out in the living room, where the couple reportedly charged their electric bike. The man attempted to douse the fire by pouring water on it, causing it to explode. He was taken to UCSD Burn Center with burns to his arms and legs.

The woman managed to escape the apartment and was given blankets as cover by their neighbors. It’s unclear whether she was injured. The one-story apartment was destroyed, and the unit above was damaged by smoke.

The Red Cross was requested to assist the victims. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported. Other batteries in the residence were removed by Hazmat investigators and the Metro Arson Task Force.

Authorities warned against inexpensive chargers and batteries in e-bikes that can cause fire and injuries. Dousing them with water should not be done as it can lead to an explosion.

Burn Injury Accident Statistics

Scars can be left not only physically but also psychologically once a burn victim recovers from their injuries. Persistent mental anguish, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or nightmares about the burn, is common among burn survivors. They may be afraid to resume normal activities for fear of aggravating their burns.

Annually, 1.1 million people in the United States seek medical treatment for burns (American Burn Association, 2002). About 4,500 of these actually pass away. In the United States, burn injuries and infections account for up to 10,000 deaths annually.

Burn injuries continue to be a major contributor to unintentional mortality and injuries in the United States. About 486,000 cases of burn or fire injuries were treated in emergency rooms between 2011 and 2015.

Injuries to the skin can have lasting psychological impacts, such as PTSD or nightmares. They may be too fearful of getting burned again to go back to their regular routine.

Burn Injury Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

When someone has suffered a severe burn, having an expert attorney by their side can help the wounds heal that goes deeper than the surface of the skin. Severe burns, in contrast to milder ones, can affect systems outside the region of injury.

Burn victims should get in touch with our law firm if they or a loved one have been hurt in a burn injury accident in California. We hope to facilitate your recovery from this devastating wound.

The scars you’ll carry around with you for the rest of your life are a continual reminder of the trauma you went through. All suffering should end as quickly as feasible, in our opinion.

A claim can help you fight for fair compensation after suffering serious injuries. Before filing a civil action or attempting to negotiate a settlement with the defendant’s insurance company, you should seek the advice of an attorney.

Our trusted San Diego County burn injury accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have the recognition and vast experience to advocate for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million as of yet.

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