Fire Caused by Faulty Installation of Gas and Electric Stoves
Appliances are a costly, but necessary investment for any homeowner. Though you should get many years of usage out of them, there comes a point where an appliance needs to be replaced. A stove, for example, goes through heavy usage, sometimes up to several times a day in many households.
Eventually, there will come a time when you need to arrange for the installation of a new stove. Whether you choose a gas or electric stove, it’s essential that all the necessary precautions are taken by experienced technicians during the installation process. Unfortunately, there are many cases of negligence resulting in fires and burn injury, as well as smoke inhalation and death.
Were you injured in a fire that was caused by faulty installation of a kitchen stove? Did someone in your family die from an improperly installed gas or electric stove fire? If so, contact our office right away and talk to a lawyer about the option of suing the installation company for monetary damages.

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Once an appliance is installed, you should keep an eye out for signs of faulty installation. Even if your stove is working, it’s essential that you address these issues right away to prevent incidents like electrical fires and gas explosions. Indicators that your stove was not installed properly include:
- Melting on wire insulation near connection points
- Clogged or broken stove burners
- Rust on the cooktop
- Smell of gas or an odor similar to rotten eggs, which may be due to a gas leak
- Circuit breaker trips
- Connection box has loose wires
- Wires look frayed or charred
- Discoloration or smoking / scorching by the outlets
Yes, you can file a lawsuit against the installation company if they failed to install your stove in a safe manner, thereby causing a fire that resulted in bodily harm and property damage. Negligence by an installation company included using technicians without the right experience, not following industry guidelines, and using incompatible / sub-standard parts. There are many other examples of improper installation that can be used as grounds for a stove fire accident injury claim.
Keep in mind that there are various parties that may be liable for your harm and suffering. Many people purchase appliances from a retailer, like Sears or Home Depot, and have the store take care of the installation. Or, you may have purchased the stove directly from the manufacturer, and they are the entity that’s responsible for installation. Determining who is legally at fault (which may involve more than one party) and building a solid case for negligence won’t be easy, but rest assured that we are here to take care of things from start to finish. It all starts with a free consultation, which you can schedule by contacting us today.
Faulty Installation by Appliance Company Lawsuit Case ValuesAppliance fire lawsuits generally have high case values, so it’s quite common for settlements to fall within the range of $150,000 to $2,000,000. This is due to a variety of factors, including the extent of injuries to one or more people, not to mention the extent of property damage or loss. In the event someone has died from an appliance that was not installed correctly, settlements and jury verdicts can start at around $500,000 and go all the way up to $4,500,000 and above.
The compensation you receive from the defendant includes numerous categories of payments, which are known as damages. Possible damages that can be recovered in these lawsuits are as follows:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral costs
- Lost wages / lost earning potential
- Loss of expected income and benefits
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional distress
- Cost of legal representation
- Punitive damages
Though it’s not an exact science, it usually takes between 1 and 2 years to settle a lawsuit where people are injured or killed in a fire. It’s certainly possible that your case will settle in a matter of months, but if we are going by the average lawsuit, we would say that the point of both sides agreeing on a compensation amount takes 1 or more years. A small fraction of these cases will end up in court, but we can assure you that most cases are settled without the need for a trial. If it turns out that going to court is necessary, reaching a conclusion in your lawsuit can take more than 3 years.
The laws in California provide injury victims with 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim against the negligent party. If, on the other hand, you are seeking wrongful death benefits for the loss of a loved one, you have 2 years from the date of death to file a lawsuit.
Once you have reached 2 years, it’s more than likely that the courts will take away your right to sue the installation company or anyone else that’s responsible for the fire. This is why immediate action is critical when you are owed compensation for an accident that could have been prevented. Our legal team is here to help you gather evidence and file the necessary paperwork before the statute of limitations ends on your case.
Contact DTLA Law GroupOur law firm has been fighting for the rights of injury victims for several decades. The sole mission here at DTLA is to bring you maximum payment from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and holding negligent companies responsible for the harm they caused.
As we work to secure your settlement, there is no cost to you whatsoever under the Zero Fee Guarantee. We guarantee that the only form of payment owed to us is a percentage of the funds that are paid to you by the installation company. So, if it turns out that we fail to win your case, you owe us $0 in legal fees.
We are ready to advise you of your rights and legal options, so please reach out to us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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