Bronx, NY – Six Hurt in Apartment Fire on Boynton Ave near Watson Ave
Bronx, NY (January 23, 2024) – A structure fire ended in injuries in the Bronx on the night of January 22.
Multiple responders were dispatched to the incident scene in the 1000 block of Boynton Avenue. Information provided by local officials shows the incident happened at around 10:00 p.m. on the second floor of a building near Watson Avenue. Fire crews battled the flames at the location for an extended period. Two civilians received medical care, one with minor and one with major injuries. Two additional fire trucks were requested at the scene after fire crews declared a second alarm. Police redirected traffic away from the area while fire crews worked to douse the flames and help injured victims. Currently, those with injuries have not been identified. A total of three civilians and three firemen suffered injuries in the fire.
Police in the Bronx continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
New York Structure Fires
Each year, New York structure fires result in many fire-related fatalities and injuries. When a building goes on fire, those inside could sustain smoke inhalation injuries, thermal burns, and even die. Occupants may also be injured due to the inhalation of toxic chemicals that are released by burning materials.
Our attorneys will aggressively seek financial compensation for victims of structure fires. We consult with prominent origins and fire cause engineers and specialists to identify what or who was responsible for the fire.
We will also meet with vocational experts, burn injury specialists, economists, and life-care planners to help determine the real economic cost of a fire’s damage.
Our Bronx personal injury attorneys at Metro Law have over four decades of experience helping thousands of families get the justice and compensation they deserve for the wrongful death of a loved one.
In many cases, people suffer from devastating accidents due to the reckless actions of product manufacturers, property owners, building managers, contractors, and landlords. When victims are hurt in accidents, due to the negligent acts of another person, they may be eligible to file a legal claim against the at-fault party.
These claims enable injured parties to collect compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more. In some cases, injured parties can reach out to an apartment fire attorney in Coney Island to get the justice they deserve.
Our attorneys work diligently to ensure families have their legal rights protected so they can move forward from the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one. Contact our fire injury lawyers in New York at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you.
