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Damage Caused by Product Defect
Property damaged by a defective product in Florida? We pursue manufacturers and sellers to recover your full repair costs.
Property Damage From a Defective Product in Florida
Defective products do not only injure people; they damage property. A faulty water heater or supply line can flood a home, a defective electrical component or appliance can spark a fire, and a failed building product can lead to leaks and rot. When a product defect causes property damage, Florida law lets you pursue the manufacturer and others in the chain of sale to recover your losses.
Florida recognizes design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure-to-warn defects, and many product claims proceed under strict liability, which can impose responsibility without proving carelessness, along with negligence and warranty theories. Recalls and safety alerts tracked by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can provide powerful support. Often your own homeowners policy will pay for the resulting damage first, after which your insurer, or you, may pursue the product maker, a process called subrogation.
The defective product itself is the key evidence, so it must be preserved.
This is part of our Property Damage Claims practice. Related matters include appliance leaks and damage caused by a company. Review our case results, learn about Attorney Edward G. Jimenez, or request a free consultation by calling (321) 465-3425.
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Defective Products That Damage Homes
The most common culprits are water-related, failed water heaters, ice-maker lines, washing-machine hoses, and plumbing fittings, along with electrical components and appliances that overheat or ignite. Building products like defective roofing, stucco, or piping can also cause widespread damage over time. Determining whether the loss stems from a product defect rather than installation or wear is the key first question, and it shapes who is responsible.
Coordinating With Your Insurance
In many cases your homeowners policy pays to repair the damage, and then your insurer pursues the product manufacturer to recover what it paid, a process known as subrogation. You may also have your own claim for amounts the policy did not cover, such as your deductible or uncovered losses. We coordinate these tracks so your interests are protected and you are not left absorbing costs that the product maker should bear.
Preserve the Product
Do not discard the failed appliance, part, or product, even if it is destroyed, because it is the central evidence in proving a defect. Keep it, along with packaging, manuals, and receipts, and photograph the damage. Experts can then examine the item to show how it failed. We help secure this evidence and pursue every responsible party in the chain of distribution. Call Jimenez Legal at (321) 465-3425 or request a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, when a defective product causes damage, the manufacturer and sellers may be liable for your losses.
The product and its packaging are essential evidence for proving the defect caused your damage.
Often yes; your property policy may cover the damage while we pursue the product maker as well.
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the chain of sale may share liability.
Stop using the product, preserve it, photograph the damage, and consult an attorney.
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