Slip and Fall Caused by Broken Washer and Dryer

This is a very important question when it comes to an accident claim, as it will help you determine who is liable for the accident. Common causes of washing machine leaks include:

• Leaking hoses
• Clogged drain pump
• Defective water level switch
• Faulty electrical wiring issues
• Overloaded washing machine
• Faulty valves
• Clogged water pump filter
• Damage to the door seal
• Faulty gaskets
• Clog in the dispenser drawer (detergent buildup)
• Loose hose connection

So, who is responsible for these issues, and what are your rights if you slipped and fell down from a spill on the floor?

Generally, accidents caused by a defective washing machine or washer / dryer combo can be blamed on one of two parties:

• The owner of the property where you fell down
• The manufacturer of the leaking washer

Property owners have a legal obligation (premises liability) to prevent accidents on their premises. That means they have to resolve dangerous situations, like water leaks from a washing machine or washer dryer combo. If the problem can’t be fixed right away, clear and visible signs should be placed on the machine to indicate that it should not be used. When there is a lack of reasonable care to protect others from harm, a property owner is can be sued if someone falls down and ends up with one or more injuries.

Now, let’s look at case where the manufacturer may be at fault for a slip and fall caused by water spills from a washing machine. If there is a defect with the machine that occurred during the manufacturing process, it’s likely that water leaks will continue to occur, even if the property owner arranges for repairs. Of course, one can argue that it’s ultimately the owner’s responsibility to fix the machine or have it replaced once it’s in their property. However, that doesn’t mean that a product maker is absolved of lability just because they are no longer in possession of the item. That is, after why, why product recalls are issued, which often result in class action lawsuits by injured consumers.

Recalls bring us to another important subject that when it comes to suing for a slip and fall. So far, we have talked about accidents on other people’s properties, but what if you fell down from slipping in your own home? For the most part, accidents on your own property do not qualify for a lawsuit, but you may have grounds to sue the manufacturer if you were injured by a product with mechanical issues or design flaws. So, if there was a problem with the washing machine in your home that is traced to the manufacturer, you can look into the possibility of filing a product liability claim.

Please note that some cases involve complex circumstances, where the party at fault is someone other than the property owner or manufacturer. For example, the owner may have scheduled repairs on the machine in a timely manner, but the repair company failed to fix the problem. Thus, the washer continued to leak, thereby causing someone to be injured from a slip and fall. Other accidents can be blamed on negligence by a property management company that’s hired by the building owner. Due to the complex nature of these cases, it’s in your best interest to seek help from a defective washing machine injury attorney.

Yes, there is a strict deadline of 2 years to file a lawsuit for slip and falls. That means you must file a claim within 2 years of the accident, whether you are suing the washing machine manufacturer or the owner of the property where you fell. If you are past the statute of limitations for a lawsuit, you will need to obtain an extension from the court. However, the courts rarely approve extension requests, so you will probably lose the right to sue for monetary compensation if you are more than 2 years from when you fell down from water leaking out of a washing machine. With that in mind, contact us today and schedule a free consultation with a washing machine defect slip and fall attorney.

Our fall accident injury lawyers have decades of experience with personal injury claims, whether you are suing a negligent business owner or a product manufacturer. We are ready to fight for your and the compensation you deserve, so please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.

If you choose to hire us for a broken washer and dryer slip and fall claim, you won’t be charged a single penny upfront. We will represent you on contingency, meaning that all legal fees are waived until the end of your lawsuit, when you receive your settlement check. It we are unsuccessful in brining your compensation from a fall accident lawsuit, you owe us $0, as we provide all clients with a Zero Fee Guarantee.

Call us today and talk to a slip and fall injury attorney if you fell down because of water that was leaking from a washing machine.

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