The estate for a New England man recently received a $125,000 settlement from Conifer Insurance for a product liability injury he suffered at a fast-food restaurant. While sitting in his car, the client’s wife brought him a hot drink from a fast-food restaurant when the lid came off and the drink spilled into his lap and caused him to suffer third degree burns. He required emergency treatment in the burn unit for his injuries. This case was similar to the well-known McDonald’s hot coffee case in which an elderly woman suffered third-degree burns to her thighs when the lid came off of her cup of 190-degree coffee. The only warning on the coffee cup was “contents hot,” which was not an adequate warning of the danger the hot coffee could cause if spilled. Soon after our client received initial medical treatment, his wife contacted our experienced attorneys so we could begin investigating the situation. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced products liability attorney who obtained this settlement on behalf of his estate.
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If you or a loved one were injured by an unsafe product, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Our products liability lawyers know how to negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve to help cover your expenses. Call us at 508-876-3579 or fill out an online contact form for a free (no obligation) case evaluation.