How much does it cost to treat the injuries caused by the fiberglass in a mattress?

Nectar is a very popular mattress company, selling over 50,000 mattresses annually. Because Ashley and Nectar mattresses can release dangerous fiberglass in the homes of consumers, causing property damage and injuries, these numbers are very alarming. These mattresses are defective products, as their outer covers have a zipper that indicates that it is alright to remove them for laundering, but the label of the product warns consumers against doing so.

While fiberglass is not carcinogenic, it is extremely irritant to the skin, eyes, and lungs, and, over the past year, more and more injured consumers came forward with their distressing experiences caused by Ashley and Nectar mattresses.?If you were injured by a Nectar or Ashley mattress, you can file a claim with the culpable manufacturer, which will also result in compensation.

What injuries can exposure to fiberglass from a mattress cause?

Depending on the extent of exposure, fiberglass can lead to numerous health issues, ranging from mild to severe. Perhaps the most serious injury one of the consumers sustained following exposure to fiberglass is lung scarring. Once the fibers of glass reach the lungs via inhalation, they can easily damage the tissue inside the organs, eventually leading to scarring. The person who experienced this health issue is a minor, and her case is one of the most severe we have seen. She needs to use a special inhaler in order to be able to breathe properly, which speaks volumes about the degree of the problem. The cost of these inhalers ranges between $300 and $400 per prescription.

In addition to lung scarring, exposure to fiberglass from an Ashley or Nectar mattress can also cause the following injuries and health issues:

• itchy skin and skin rashes
• allergic reactions
• nausea and lightheadedness
• dermatitis
• eye injuries
• coughing
• wheezing
• shortness of breath
• upper respiratory infections
• aggravation of asthma
• gastrointestinal problems
• chronic breathing problems
• whole body skin cuts
• shards of glass in the skin
• lung scarring
• nose and throat soreness

Furthermore, it is not unusual for people who were injured by fiberglass to need surgical removal of the shards of glass that became embedded in their skin, whose cost can be $200 to $400 or even higher. It is important to know that the health of many people who were exposed to fiberglass from a mattress is permanently damaged, as they often develop serious respiratory problems that are not curable but can be managed with treatment, which is usually quite expensive. In rare cases, exposure to fiberglass can result in pulmonary fibrosis, eosinophilic pneumonia, and sarcoidosis-like pulmonary disease.

The treatment cost of some of the most common injuries caused by fiberglass

Before listing the cost of the treatment for the most common injuries that occurred as a consequence of fiberglass exposure, it is worthy of note that the sum of money you will have to pay for medical assistance, medication, and medical procedures can significantly vary depending on factors such as the complexity and severity of your injury, whether you have insurance, and whether your health problem is acute or chronic. The following are the costs of treatment for the injuries caused by exposure to fiberglass from Ashley and Nectar mattresses:

• Dermatitis: The majority of people report that they pay approximately $600 per year for the treatment they receive for dermatitis. However, 42% of patients spend $1,000 or more annually, whereas 8.5% pay $,5,000 or more. As previously mentioned, the cost highly depends on the severity of the condition.
• Allergic reactions: The cost of the treatment for allergic reactions caused by fiberglass exposure ranges between $1,200 and $4,000, depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic. As for asthma and chronic bronchitis, which may be aggravated by inhaling fiberglass, the yearly cost of treatment is $3,200, with $1,800 spent on prescription medication, $650 on office visits, $530 on hospitalization, $175 on outpatient visits, and $100 on emergency room visits.
• Upper respiratory infections: People who developed upper respiratory infections as a result of breathing in fiberglass can expect to pay between $300 and $700 for their treatment, depending on how serious their condition is.
• Gastrointestinal problems: If you swallowed a large amount of fiberglass, you may experience gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain. The cost of the treatment for gastrointestinal problems caused by fiberglass is approximately $650.
• Eye injuries: For eye injuries, you can expect to pay $670 or more, depending on how complex and severe your injury is, as well as on the number of medical procedures you need to completely treat your problem.

If you are the owner of an Ashley or Nectar mattress and were injured by the fiberglass in it, we strongly encourage you to join the pending lawsuit against the former company or to file a claim with Ashley or Nectar. Not only will taking legal action help you recover significant financial compensation, but it will also hold the manufacturer accountable for its negligence. The money you will recover will help you afford the treatment you and your family need, as well as the cleanup of fiberglass from your home.

Quality legal assistance for consumers injured by the fiberglass in their mattress

With over 25 years of experience, our lawyers and legal team will provide you with quality legal assistance if your health or home was damaged by the fiberglass released by your Ashley or Nectar mattress. Filing a claim with Asley or Nectar will be very easy if you decide to work with our law firm, as we will strive to make the legal process as stress-free as possible for you. Eventually, you will obtain the largest sum of money you are entitled to for your injuries and for your property damage.