Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems or HVAC are an essential part of just about every American home and business given the extreme weather swings we experience across the country, meaning that we may need to heat or cool our homes and businesses during certain seasons in order to be able to work in them or do business in them.

Companies are contracted to install and maintain HVAC systems and are also responsible for maintenance and repair as needed. However, what happens when these systems malfunction and cause injury to residents or workers charged with their maintenance? HVAC systems are prone to overheating as well as steam leaks, both of which can cause severe burn injuries as well as pain and suffering.

The legal implication of such injuries can be complex when it comes to who’s liable for these injuries, what the regulations state regarding HVAC maintenance and how to apportion negligence. It is important to note that individuals have inalienable rights under personal injury law.

Contractors are duty and legally  bound to ensure that they establish and maintain a standard of care when it comes to installing and maintaining this infrastructure, and should an individual suffer injuries, it can be reasonably presumed that their injuries were a direct result of a negligent act perpetrated by the installers of these HVAC systems, and that they breached their duty of care, making them liable for any injuries sustained by either their own workers or clients as a result of a malfunctioning HVAC system.

These burn injuries can be severe and require hospitalization, surgery and rehabilitation, and victims may need to take time off work to heal from said injuries. This may bankrupt the burn victim, and the law makes it possible for them to go after the negligent party so they can recover money damages, something we would love to facilitate as a best HVAC injuries law firm – read on to find out more.

Are you looking for the best HVAC malfunction injuries attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced HVAC injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans across the country as well as from various socioeconomic backgrounds recover compensation after becoming victim to the negligent actions of other individuals or corporate giants.

Over the decades, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million in summary judgments as well as insurance company settlements for our clients, and the secret to our illustrious success lies in the personalized nature of our legal strategy where we keep clients updated on every step of the legal process as pertains to their case, working closely with you to make sure you’re in the loop.

We also personally handle all claims and do not shunt the work over to paralegals as is seen in most law firms, and we are not afraid to litigate especially when the client has suffered catastrophic, life-changing injuries and the insurance company is not amenable to good faith negotiations – in such claims, a trial, even though expensive and moderately slow to resolve, is usually the best way to recover maximum compensation for the injured client.

In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our vast network of referral attorneys and law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of the claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you suffered burn injuries or any other injuries due to a faulty, defective or poorly maintained HVAC systems, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation- our intake team is standing by.

HVAC Injuries – Causes and Consequences

Here are some of the ways in which faulty HVAC systems may cause burn injuries:

Overheating Components

HVAC systems are complex and are made of numerous parts, which includes things like fans, heat exchangers and compressors. Should these components fail due to poor maintenance or defective parts, they can reach extremely high temperatures. This can then make it challenging for the HVAC system to dissipate the extra heat, making other components hot as well. Should a worker inadvertently touch these surfaces, they can suffer severe thermal burns

Steam Leaks

HVAC systems often use steam for heating, and any defect or failure in the steam lines such as poor insulation or cracks may lead to high-pressure steam escaping into the environment, and should a worker or homeowner happen to be nearby, they may get scalded by the steam which is typically higher than the temperature of boiling water.

Inadequate Insulation

In order for HVAC systems to work well and safely, they must be properly insulated to avoid electrical malfunction as well as protect them from the elements. If this insulation is improperly installed or damaged, it may lead to injuries. For example, if hot exposed pipes come into contact with workers, these workers may suffer thermal burns. In addition, inadequate or faulty insulation may cause heat to escape into areas where employees work, leading to exposure to high temperatures that may consequently make it more likely for them to suffer burn injuries.

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Liability for HVAC injuries can be shared among different parties such as the employer or contractor, the manufacturer or supplier of the various faulty part, and even the workers charged with the responsibility of installing these systems should their co-workers or consumer get injured. Thermal burns can penetrate deep into the skin, leading to second or third degree burns which may require multiple surgeries and a long recovery period.

You deserve compensation as these injuries were caused not by your actions, but someone else’s negligence. Need more information about the true worth of your HVAC injuries lawsuit? Please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.