Flag Day is correct; static electricity is most often the culprit. There has never been a confirmed instance of a cell phone igniting gasoline or vapors at a gas station.
Don’t any of you watch Myth Busters?? Cell phone myth: Busted.
Static electricity (from getting back into the car (fabric seats): Myth CONFIRMED.
PS I pray for tort reform in this country so we can get away from these rediculous law suites. I feel for the family, but this was not anyones’ fault.
No question, tragic accidents occur in a flash (no pun intended)…but everyday I see people acting stupidly, ignoring the cell phone warnings at the gas pump, smoking at the pumps, texting at 70 mph…and yet some lawyer wants to turn accidents, even those caused by people’s ignorance, into his own children’s financial legacy. When did the American Way become “Something for nothing”? Make these freakin’ lawyers go off to war or actually earn a living before they start living off the flesh and blood of everyone else.
I drove a Mazda MX-3 for 10 years and over 300,000 miles. On each door (on the inside of the car) was a little jelly bean shaped blob that had “touch” written on it. This little gadget was designed to discharge any static electricity from your body before you exited the car. I got into the habit of using it and never had a static shock in the 10 years I owned the car.
We have updated our privacy policy to be more clear and meet the new requirements of the GDPR. By continuing to use our site, you accept our revised Privacy Policy.
Flag Day is correct; static electricity is most often the culprit. There has never been a confirmed instance of a cell phone igniting gasoline or vapors at a gas station.
Don’t any of you watch Myth Busters?? Cell phone myth: Busted.
Static electricity (from getting back into the car (fabric seats): Myth CONFIRMED.
PS I pray for tort reform in this country so we can get away from these rediculous law suites. I feel for the family, but this was not anyones’ fault.
According to this article, she is shot gunning the world in this suit. That’s the other tradedy.
No question, tragic accidents occur in a flash (no pun intended)…but everyday I see people acting stupidly, ignoring the cell phone warnings at the gas pump, smoking at the pumps, texting at 70 mph…and yet some lawyer wants to turn accidents, even those caused by people’s ignorance, into his own children’s financial legacy. When did the American Way become “Something for nothing”? Make these freakin’ lawyers go off to war or actually earn a living before they start living off the flesh and blood of everyone else.
I drove a Mazda MX-3 for 10 years and over 300,000 miles. On each door (on the inside of the car) was a little jelly bean shaped blob that had “touch” written on it. This little gadget was designed to discharge any static electricity from your body before you exited the car. I got into the habit of using it and never had a static shock in the 10 years I owned the car.
Im sorry, but if my kid ever gets lit on fire at a routine gas fill up – I would sue someone too…..
This isnt a third world country, its not too much to ask to be able to fill your car with gas without it exploding.
You spend one winter in PA and you know why ppl get back in the car – fo sho. It’s coldies out there!!!