FIRES &

EXPLOSIONS

Fire and explosions can occur for numerous reasons, such as property owners failing to address fire hazards, obstruction to fire exits or neglecting smoke detectors.

All of these factors have one underlying factor in common- they could have been avoided if the proper safety measures had been taken.

It can be easy to overlook the cause of a fire when you are suffering severe injuries that require immediate medical attention. That’s why the specialized, experienced and knowledgeable attorneys at Fellows Hymowitz Rice are here to help.

If you have been seriously hurt in a fire or explosion caused by negligence, you deserve justice for the injuries, burns and emotional trauma you sustained. With hospital time required for recovery, additional trips to the doctor and emotional pain and suffering, you should not be obligated to pay out of pocket for the costly injuries that were not your fault.

Read more about the legal stance on fires and explosions liability below:

Fires from Building Owner Negligence

Property managers may be liable for:

  • Failure to maintain wiring
  • Storage of flammable materials by a heat source
  • Obstruction of fire exits
  • Lack of or defective smoke detectors
  • Lack of or defective CO2 detectors

Fires from Building Contractors or Designers

Building Contractors or designers may be liable for:

  • Improperly installed gas, propane or electrical lines
  • Poorly maintained gas, propane or electrical lines or valves
  • Substandard construction or building design
  • Non-compliant building code construction
  • Unsafe or hazardous materials
  • Faulty wiring

Burn Injuries from Defective Products

Product manufacturers may be held liable for:

  • Exploding gas or propane tanks
  • Failed smoke detectors
  • Failed CO2 detectors
  • Highly flammable blankets

If you or a loved one has been injured in a serious fire or explosion, you need the experienced attorneys of Fellows Hymowitz Rice to help you receive the financial assistance you deserve.

Fellows Hymowitz Rice Can Help

At Fellows Hymowitz Rice, we fight aggressively to protect the rights of those injured in fires and explosions. If you are injured as the result of a fire or explosion, you can be confident that Fellows Hymowitz Rice will fight to secure the best possible outcome for your accident claim.  We service a wide area including: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Orange County & the surrounding area.

Call Fellows Hymowitz Rice today at 845-639-9300 for a FREE, confidential consultation. When you call, an experienced New York and New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer will investigate every detail of your accident at no cost to you.

At Fellows Hymowitz Rice, you will never pay an attorney’s fee up front and we don’t get paid until you do. Call today to learn how we may be able to help.

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