Articles Tagged with Electric vehicle fires

Electric vehicles, or EVs, may have some environmental benefits, but they also have their own unique risks and challenges for motorists, first responders and the legal profession.

One of the biggest risks is fire resulting from an accident. The lithium batteries that power electric vehicles will cause these vehicles to burn hotter and longer than their gas-powered counterparts. Extinguishing EV fires and extricating victims takes special techniques and training, putting not only drivers and passengers at greater risks, but also the first responders themselves. Not all fires happen immediately after the accident. There have been increasing reports of accident-related fires flaring up hours or even days later when the car could be at the repair shop or wherever it had been towed.

Who is responsible for injuries or property damages resulting from an accident-related EV fire? That’s one of several questions accident lawyers are now grappling with. The learn more read, “Electric Vehicles Fires and Accidents: The New Risks on New York Streets.”