As a property owner, you are aware that appliances don’t last forever, even with regular maintenance and repairs. This is particularly true with stoves, which experience heavy wear and tear in most households. That’s why you may need to buy a new stove and have it installed by the manufacturer or another company that specializes in the installation of appliances.
We trust that the technicians sent by these companies are experts in their field, and they will take the necessary precautions to prevent accidents resulting in a burn injury, smoke inhalation, or even death. Unfortunately, negligence by these companies and the people who work for them can cause an accident resulting in a fire, explosion, or another devastating incident.
If you or someone in your family was injured due to improper installation of a gas or electric stove, please contact our office. We can talk to you about the option of filing a lawsuit against the installation company and fight to bring you every penny you deserve as an appliance fire accident victim.
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Signs that Your Stove was Installed Improperly
After the installation of a new appliance, you may notice unusual signs that indicate something is wrong with the stove. Please don’t ignore these issues, as they may be signs of a serious problem with your gas line or electrical system due to improper installation of the appliance.
Here are some of the most common indicators that merit a call to the installation company. Early intervention is the key to preventing an electrical fire or gas explosion resulting from:
- Smell of gas leak, similar to rotten eggs, due to a hole in the gas pipe, appliance, or gas supply to the meter.
- Signs of melting on wire insulation near a connection point
- Loose wires in the connection box
- Broken or clogged burners
- Rust on a gas cooktop
- Frayed or charred wires on electric stoves
- Constant circuit breaker trips
- Scorching or smoking (or discoloration) near outlets
Can I Sue the Stove Installation Company?
Yes, you can sue an appliance installation company if they failed in their duty of care to you during the installation process. This can include sending out a technician without enough experience, not taking safety measures that are recommended by industry experts, and using cheap / incompatible parts. Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list, and there may be other circumstances that can serve as grounds for a negligent appliance installation company lawsuit.
As someone that suffered harm, either in the form of bodily harm, property damage, or both, you are entitled to monetary damages from the party that’s liable for the accident. However, it can be very difficult to file a strong and compelling lawsuit and negotiate the settlement you deserve. That’s why legal representation is recommended from a lawyer with experience in appliance fire injury cases.
Value of a Faulty Installation by Appliance Company Lawsuits
Lawsuits for damage caused by faulty appliance installation are generally high value cases due to the potential for catastrophic injuries and property loss from a fire. Settlements can start at the $150,000 mark and go all the way up $2,000,000 and above. If there was harm to multiple people and destruction of an entire house, building, etc., the amount of compensation may be over $5,000,000. While estimates are nice to have as a resource, they are not an accurate assessment of the amount you are entitled to as a gas and electric stove faulty installation accident victim.
During a free consultation with one of our attorneys, you will learn about the damages you can receive, which may include:
- Cost of medical treatments
- Future / lifetime medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of expected wages (in the case of wrongful death)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Value of damaged or lost property
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of consortium
- Attorney’s fees
- Punitive damages
To schedule a free case review with a lawyer who can figure out how much your faulty appliance installation lawsuit is worth, contact us immediately.
How Long is the Process to Settle my Case?
When we set out to represent a fire injury victim, we generally expect that it will take 1 to 2 years to settle their case. Of course, this is not an exact science, and some of our clients get results much faster – maybe in 6 months or less. However, most cases will not settle this fast, considering the type of injuries many of these victims end up with. We also have to consider the fact that a small percentage of these cases go to trial. As we said before, these cases are worth 6 to 7 figures, and insurance companies are not eager to part with that much money. So, you can expect a fight on your hands, which is why help from an appliance fire caused by improper installation attorney is so important.
How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
Under California law, you have 2 years to seek compensation from a party that has injured you through an act of negligence or misconduct. In other words, the time limit to sue an appliance company for improper installation of an electric or gas stove is 2 years from when the accident occurred. Please note that the courts are very firm about this deadline, and extensions are rarely allowed if you miss the statute of limitations.
What if you are not the injury victim, but someone that lost a spouse or family member in a fire or other accident caused by a negligent appliance installer? In that case, you must file a wrongful death lawsuit within 2 years from when your loved one passed away.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
There is no way to truly make up for the devastation caused by an appliance explosion or house fire. However, there is no denying that compensation is needed to pay for medical bills, funeral costs, and other expenses for those who were victimized. With that in mind, we are here for you with advice on your rights and legal options during this painful time in your life.
Our Zero Fee Guarantee policy will provide you with free legal services if you decide to hire us for a lawsuit against an appliance manufacturer or installation company. To put it simply, this is a contingency agreement where all legal fees are deferred until we obtain your settlement check. At that point, a portion of it is used to cover our expenses, meaning that winning your case is the only way we get paid.
For a free case evaluation, contact our law firm and speak to a kitchen stove faulty installation injury lawyer.
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