Thousands of people are injured each year as a result of flammable clothing accidents. Clothing manufacturers are required to adhere to the safety standards established by the Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953, and failing to do so could make them liable for the injuries caused if their items catch fire.
If you or a loved one suffered from severe burns after your clothes caught fire and believe the manufacturer may be responsible, contact a Connecticut flammable clothing lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, to discuss your case.
The Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 is a federal law that regulates highly flammable clothing being manufactured in the United States. The Act established standards for various types of fabric, including clothing textiles and children’s pajamas.
The Act classifies fabric into three categories based on flammability:
Class 1 and Class 2 fabrics can be used to make clothing as long as they meet all other associated requirements for use. Class 3 textiles and fabrics cannot be used in clothing as they are highly flammable and dangerous.
When manufacturers and clothing companies make clothes from inferior textiles or in a negligent way, they could cause countless people to suffer from burn injuries. If you have been injured from highly flammable clothing, contact the Connecticut attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. Companies that endanger consumers deserve to be held liable for their negligence, and our flammable clothing lawyers can help you fight for the compensation you deserve for your burn injuries.
Testing the flammability of fabric used in clothing is not a guaranteed method to determine whether textiles are safe for the public. Often, testing involves setting a piece of the fabric on fire to determine how quickly the flame spreads. When assessing the flammability of clothing, the following factors may also be considered:
If you have been burned by flammable fabric and want to pursue a claim for compensation, the attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, in Connecticut can help you build a case to prove that:
Even though the clothing complied with the Flammable Fabrics Act, it was still unreasonably dangerous because this standard is a weak standard that has been criticized for decades as allowing highly flammable clothing on the market
Companies can also be held liable for injuries caused by their clothes if they do not include necessary warning labels to notify consumers of the risks involved with clothing items.
Burn injuries are among the most painful and damaging types of injuries. When negligent manufacturing processes are to blame for injuries related to flammable clothing, the at-fault company should be held liable for the harm they’ve caused.
The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have been helping injured clients in Connecticut for over 100 combined years. Our experience and in-depth understanding of injury cases make us uniquely suited to maximize our clients’ compensation after a flammable clothing accident. Contact us to schedule your free consultation with a Connecticut flammable clothing lawyer.
