Appliance and Electrical Fires and Burn Injuries Caused by Improper Installation Lawsuit Attorney

Why Are There So Many Electrical Fires and Burn Injuries from Faulty Installation of – Refrigerator – Oven – Washer – Dryer – Dishwasher?

Many people are injured every year from an electrical fire from the faulty installation of an appliance in the home. Most homes will have convenience appliances, that make life easier to live in modern times, including:

• Refrigerator
• Stove/oven/cooker
• Washing machine
• Dryer
• Deep freezer
• Dishwasher
• Wine cooler
• Microwave
• Air conditioning
• Water heater
• Furnace
• Boiler

The National Fire Protection Association states that electrical fires are rare to occur in overnight hours from midnight to 8:00am when people are sleeping, but these deadly fires account for over half of people dying in a home that catches on fire during these times. All appliances have instructions to install them carefully and properly, but if you have an improperly installed appliance, it can be a fire starter in the home without your knowledge.

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Why Are Fires Started by Appliances Improperly Installed, If They Are Always Installed by a Certified Expert?

Well, we have you there, because the reason for improperly installed appliances in a home or apartment, are because many people install an appliance without having any idea how to safely do so. When an appliance is installed wrong, it can cause a fire hazard within the home or apartment. If you have been injured in a fire from an improperly installed appliance, you can call us to review your claim.

What Are the Signs of an Improperly Installed Appliance in a Home or Apartment?

There can be signs or no signs that your appliances have been improperly installed. If you have to have an appliance repaired, you may have had the opportunity to watch the repair technician remove your appliance, or at the least pull it away from the wall where it stands. At that point, you may have seen that there were many issues related to your appliance, that may have been there on the day it was installed, or happened over time to make the use of the appliance unsafe. Some dangerous features that you can look for on an appliance that make it unsafe can include:

• Frayed wire connections to the appliance
• Charred switches on the back of the appliance
• Loose wires in the connection boxes
• Dull screws fastened to the appliance
• Circuit breaker trips frequently when appliance is used
• Flicking buzzing of lights
• Dimming lights when appliance is on
• Burning smells when appliance is used
• Smoke or smoke rings near outlets
• Scorching near outlets or on floorboards
• Odd odors in the home of burning smells
• Unstable appliance
• Tipping or rocking appliance

Besides the fact that an improperly installed appliance may void its warranty when it is new, if it is not properly grounded it can cause a serious fire hazard in the home.

How Do Fires Start from an Improperly Installed Appliance?

A fire can break out easily from an improperly installed appliance. For example, if there is a short circuit from a warn appliance, it can happen when the cord is pinched by a door, or furniture or by a rug, and the repetitive wear on the appliance cord can cause enough friction for a fire. Similarly, if the wiring inside the walls is rubbing on wood, frayed, tugged, pulled or in an odd or wrong placement, it can start a fire within the wall units. In an older home, an electrical fire can start from a faulty switch, worn receptacle, damaged conductor or connection, or from a defective electrical appliance itself.

What is an Arc Flash from an Electrical Appliance, and Why Is It Highly Likely to Cause a Fire in a Home or Apartment?

An arc flash is a serious event where a flash of electrical current “arcs” or travels out of the outlet or electrical appliance, flies through the air, and goes to you, the ground or to another electrical conductor in the room. Here are some conditions that can lead to an arc flash, including:

• Dust
• Tools dropped on the ground
• Touching electrical components accidentally
• Condensation building up on an appliance
• Failure of the appliance to stay electrically grounded
• Corrosion on the appliance
• Improper installation of the appliance

You can be injured in several ways from experiencing an arc flash, including:

• Suffering burns
• Burned in a fire
• Hit by a flying object
• Hit by blast pressure
• Hurt by a sound blast
• Hurt by heat wave

If you are hurt in an arc fire from an appliance, you can give us a call immediately. We can review your case and talk to you about initiating a lawsuit based on the merits of your claim. If you call us today, we can go over your case with you for free. You can talk to a lawyer with experience in personal injury claims from the improper installation of appliances, where fires started and caused the personal injuries.

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Can I Sue for an Appliance and Electrical Fires and Burn Injuries Caused by Improper Installation?

Yes, we can sue for personal injuries and burns from electrical fires and burn injuries from improperly installed appliances. You can get the access you need from our Los Angeles case lawyers, who can file a lawsuit for you on your behalf. Just call us now, to get connected with our case attorneys in Los Angeles at the Normandie Law Firm.

Average Case Value of Appliance and Electrical Fires and Burn Injuries Caused by Improper Installation

The average case value of a burn injury from an electrical fire will depend on the extent of the injury, the estimated healing time, whether there were skin grafts, additional surgical procedures planned, and whether there are plastic surgical referrals also advised in the future. Your estimated recovery compensation package can range from $100,000 to over $2 million for serious injuries and disabilities related to burn injuries.

How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?

It can take 5-7 months to settle a claim for an appliance fire improper installation case that caused serious personal injuries. Your case will depend on the extent of your damages related to this claim.

Statute of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.

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