Caffeine Overdose Fatally Injures South Carolina Teen
A caffeine overdose fatally injured a South Carolina teen in April. The 16-year-old boy consumed a large diet soda, café latte, and an energy drink within a two-hour period, and then collapsed. Medical examiners suggest that the caffeine, which exceeded a safe level for his weight and height, may have caused a heart arrhythmia that resulted in his fatality.
Researchers recently reported that energy drinks can dangerously alter heart function and blood pressure, which adversely affects the body. Caffeine overdoses may cause irregular and rapid heart rates, seizures, or instigate asphyxiation while vomiting, which may lead to fatalities. When individuals ingest multiple caffeinated drinks, or combine them with energy drinks, they risk developing serious medical conditions or even fatal injuries.
If you or a loved one developed medical conditions due to consuming an energy drink, contact our New Jersey product liability lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP at 732-777-0100. Contact us online to schedule a free consultation or visit our offices in Edison, Red Bank, or Toms River, New Jersey. We represent clients throughout New Jersey.
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