⚠️ NFPA: EV battery fires reach 5,000°F and require 3,000+ gallons to extinguish.
Houston EV Battery Fire Lawyer
Houston's extreme heat intensifies EV battery risks. When thermal runaway causes catastrophic fires, Texas product liability law provides remedies against manufacturers.
Houston Heat Risks
Houston's 100°F+ summer temperatures stress EV batteries. Heat accelerates degradation and can trigger thermal runaway in already-compromised cells.
Major EV Recalls
- GM Bolt: 143,000 vehicles
- Hyundai Kona EV: 82,000 vehicles
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: 49,000 vehicles
Texas Product Liability
Under Texas law, manufacturers are strictly liable for defective battery designs that cause fires.
Filing in Harris County
File in Harris County District Court within 2 years.
Settlement Ranges
- Partial burns: $150,000-$400,000
- Significant burns: $400,000-$1.5M
- Severe disfigurement: $1.5M-$6M
- Wrongful death: $2M-$12M+
✅ Injured in a Houston EV battery fire? Call (773) 839-6086 for a free consultation.
Houston Fire Department EV Response Capabilities
The Houston Fire Department has trained specialized units for EV battery emergencies. Per NFPA guidelines, lithium-ion battery fires require 10x more water than gasoline fires and can reignite up to 72 hours later. HFD responds to hundreds of vehicle fires annually in Harris County, with EV incidents increasing as adoption grows.
Texas product liability claims for EV battery defects are filed in Harris County District Court. Houston's humid subtropical climate accelerates battery degradation—extreme heat strains cooling systems and can trigger thermal runaway. The NHTSA defect database shows increasing battery-related complaints across multiple manufacturers.
Burn Injury Treatment & Damages
Houston's Texas Medical Center—the world's largest medical complex—offers specialized burn care at facilities like Memorial Hermann. Severe burn treatment costs $200,000-$1M+. EV fire victims may also face toxic exposure claims for lithium, cobalt, and fluorine compounds released during battery combustion. Long-term respiratory monitoring is essential.