What legal action can I take if I was burning a certain brand of candle and randomly the entire candle burst into flames causing damage and injury?

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What legal action can I take if I was burning a certain brand of candle and randomly the entire candle burst into flames causing damage and injury?

I was burning a glade candle in my bathroom on a glass shelf, when all of the sudden the entire candle burst into flames causeing my wall to catch on fire. While trying to put out the fire I had hot wax explode all over one side of my face, my chest my arms causeing very painful burns.

Asked on March 3, 2012 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

This sounds as it would be a product liability suit; when a product is used properly, but due to some defect in design, manufacture, or the instructions provided for its use, causes injury and/or property damage, the manufacturer can be liable. You could potentially sue for unreimbursed medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the cost to repair your wall. You should consult with a personal injury attorney about this situation; the lawyer can evaluate what the suit might be worth, what it might cost to pursue it, and how strong it is; if you decide it's worthwhile going ahead, the lawyer can then take legal action on your behalf.


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