Tampa Defective Household Appliance Lawyers

Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Appliance Injuries

You trust the appliances in your Tampa home to be safe. A refrigerator, a pressure cooker, a clothes dryer—these are everyday items that should make life easier, not cause devastating harm. When a household appliance malfunctions due to a defect, it can cause severe injuries, from electrical burns and lacerations to house fires and explosions.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective household appliance in Tampa, FL, you have the right to seek compensation. These are not simple personal injury claims; they are complex product liability cases against large corporations and their insurance companies. You need a law firm with the experience and resources to take on these powerful opponents and win.

At Burnetti, P.A., our experienced product liability attorneys are committed to fighting for consumers who have been harmed by dangerous products.

Injured by a defective appliance? Call (813) 414-5884 or contact us online today for a free, confidential consultation with our Tampa product liability team.

Why Choose Burnetti, P.A. for Your Defective Appliance Case?

When you take on a product manufacturer, you need a specialist in your corner. Here is what sets Burnetti, P.A. apart:

• A Team Led by Board-Certified Trial Lawyers: Product liability cases often go to trial. Our firm is home to Florida Bar Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyers, a distinction held by less than 5% of Florida lawyers that identifies them as tested experts in trial law. This level of expertise is critical when facing the legal teams of large corporations.

• Your Advocate, Never Theirs: We have made a foundational promise to our clients: we only represent injured consumers, never the large corporations that design, manufacture, or sell defective products. Our loyalty is exclusively to you and your family.

• Direct, Personal Communication: We understand the stress and uncertainty you're facing. That's why we limit the number of cases we accept and provide you with your attorney's direct cell phone number. You will have a direct line for your questions throughout this complex process.

• The Resources to Win: We commit our firm's full financial resources to build your case, hiring engineers and product safety experts to prove the defect. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

What to Do After an Appliance Injury in Tampa

The steps you take immediately after being injured by a defective appliance are critical for both your health and your legal rights.

1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Your health is the top priority. Go to the emergency room or see a doctor right away, even if the injury seems minor. This creates an official medical record linking the injury to the incident.

2. Preserve the Defective Appliance: This is the single most important piece of evidence. Do not throw the appliance away, repair it, or modify it in any way. Store it in a safe place where it will not be disturbed. Keep all parts, packaging, manuals, and receipts.

3. Document Everything: Take clear photos and videos of the appliance, the scene of the accident, and your injuries. Write down exactly what happened as soon as you can.

4. Contact an Experienced Product Liability Attorney: Before you speak with the manufacturer or their insurance company, consult with a lawyer. Any statements you make can be used against you.

Common Types of Defective Appliances and Injuries

Our attorneys handle claims involving a wide range of defective household appliances that cause serious harm:

• Kitchen Appliances: Defective pressure cookers with faulty lids can explode, causing severe thermal burns. Blenders or food processors with defective components can shatter, sending sharp fragments flying and causing deep lacerations.

• Heating and Cooling Appliances: Malfunctioning space heaters, water heaters, and furnaces can cause catastrophic fires or carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Laundry Appliances: Defective wiring in clothes dryers is a leading cause of house fires. Malfunctioning washing machines can leak, creating electrical shock hazards.

• Electronics: Defective lithium-ion batteries in devices can overheat and explode, causing serious burns and fires.

These defects can lead to devastating appliance injuries, including electrical burns, shocks, chemical exposure, crush injuries, and permanent scarring.

How We Prove Your Product Liability Claim in Florida

Under Florida law, you can hold a company responsible for injuries caused by a defective product. Our attorneys will build your case by proving one of three types of defects:

• Design Defect: The appliance's design is inherently unsafe, even when used correctly.

• Manufacturing Defect: The product was designed safely, but an error during the manufacturing process made your specific unit dangerous.

• Failure to Warn (Marketing Defect): The product lacked adequate warnings or instructions about a known danger.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Multiple parties in the product's supply chain can be held responsible, including the product designer, the manufacturer, a parts supplier, the distributor, and the retailer who sold it to you.

Florida's Strict Liability Rule

Importantly, Florida is a strict liability state for product defects. This means we often do not have to prove the manufacturer was negligent—only that the appliance was defective and that the defect directly caused your injury. This is a critical advantage for injured consumers.

Compensation for Injuries Caused by Defective Appliances

Our goal is to secure compensation for the full extent of your losses. A successful product liability claim can cover:

• Medical Expenses: All costs for emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and future medical needs.

• Lost Wages: Income you lost while unable to work, as well as your diminished capacity to earn in the future.

• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for your physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

• Property Damage: The cost to repair or replace your home or other property damaged by the defective appliance.

Contact a Tampa Defective Appliance Attorney Today

You should not have to bear the cost of an injury caused by a company's defective product. Let our experienced team handle the legal complexities while you focus on your recovery.

Call our office at (813) 414-5884 to schedule a FREE, confidential consultation with a Tampa product liability lawyer. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case.