Who Is Liable for Fire Damage?

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If your business or property is damaged by a fire, who is liable for the damages? This is a question that many business owners ask themselves after a fire has occurred. The answer to this question can be complicated, and it depends on the circumstances of the fire. In this blog post, we will discuss who is liable for fire damage and what you can do to protect yourself from liability.

 

insurance agentYour Insurance Company Will Help Determine Who Is Liable

The first thing you need to do after a fire has occurred is to contact your insurance company. Your insurance company will be able to help you determine who is liable for the damage. If the fire was caused by an employee, then the business owner may be liable for the damage. However, if the fire was caused by a faulty product, then the manufacturer of the product may be liable for the damage.

 

fire damageIt’s Important to Have a Fire Safety Plan

One of the best ways to protect your business from liability is to have a fire safety plan. A fire safety plan should include an evacuation route, and it should be reviewed with all employees on a regular basis. If you have a fire safety plan in place, then you will be able to minimize the damage caused by a fire.

 

Contact a Fire Damage Restoration Company

Once the fire has been extinguished, it’s important to contact a fire damage restoration company. Emergency Flood Response will be able to help you repair the damage caused by the fire. They will also be able to help you prevent further damage from occurring.

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Flooding, mould growth, and water damage don’t occur on a strict 9-5 schedule, and we don’t either. Torontonians need to have access to a company they can trust to do some dirty work at any time, and that’s why Emergency Flood Response is always ready to work for you through our emergency services. 

We offer 24/7 emergency services so that you know who to call whenever a disaster strikes and before a bad situation becomes a hopeless one. If you need any of the following right away:

  • Water removal from flooding
  • Mould remediation and prevention
  • Restoration from water damage

Get in touch with our team – we’ll respond as soon as possible!

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