Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday products, including smartphones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, portable chargers, and other rechargeable devices. Although these batteries are generally safe when properly designed, manufactured, and used, a defective battery can overheat, ignite, or explode with little warning. The resulting fires can cause severe burns, permanent scarring, property damage, and other life-changing injuries. For someone injured by a battery fire or explosion, determining why the failure occurred is key to understanding whether a manufacturer or another company may be legally responsible. Florida consumers who suffer lithium-ion battery burn injuries may have legal options under the state’s product liability laws. At Payas, Payas, & Payas, we help injured consumers investigate dangerous products and pursue compensation when a preventable defect causes serious harm.   Why Can Lithium-Ion Batteries Catch Fire or Explode? [...]