Brooklyn, NY – Five Injured in Structure Fire on 9th St near Lowe’s
Brooklyn, NY (December 21, 2023) – A structure fire with injuries occurred in Brooklyn on Thursday morning, December 21. At around 11:08 a.m., EMS units and fire crews responded to the scene. The blaze happened on 9th Street on the third floor of a private home and then spread to a connected house. Fire crews worked to battle the flames and rescue anyone trapped inside. Five individuals reportedly suffered injuries in the fire, including two firefighters. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. According to local reports, approximately 140 fire and EMS personnel were present at the scene. Police in Brooklyn continue to investigate.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured parties.
New York Structure Fires
Every year, structure fires in New York cause numerous fire-related injuries and deaths. When a building catches fire, people inside may sustain injuries related t9 smoke inhalation and thermal burns, and they may even lose their lives. Building occupants may also sustain injuries when they inhale dangerous chemicals released by burning materials.
If you were injured in a fire, it is possible that the negligence of another person caused your injuries. A large percentage of house and apartment fires are due to the landlord or property owner’s failure to maintain their property or negligent approach regarding the safety of their residents.
Burn injuries that result from explosions are not uncommon in industrial or motor vehicle accidents. In these and many other types of accidents, you may be eligible to hold an entity, individual, or both accountable for your injuries.
Our lawyers will seek the maximum financial compensation available for those victimized in structure fires. We consult with fire cause engineers, prominent origins, and specialists in order to figure out how the fire occurred.
We will also meet with burn injury specialists, vocational experts, life-care planners, and economists to help determine the economic expense of the damages caused by the fire.
Our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys at Metro Law have over forty years of experience helping countless families get the compensation and justice they deserve when they’ve been injured in a fire.
Oftentimes, people suffer burn injuries due to the careless and negligent actions of landlords, property owners, product manufacturers, contractors, and building managers. When victims are injured in accidents due to the negligent behavior of another, they may qualify for financial compensation when they file a personal injury claim with an attorney.
These claims allow injured individuals to collect full and fair compensation for medical costs, wage loss, and more. Sometimes, injured parties can reach out to a personal injury lawyer to get the justice they deserve.
Our attorneys work hard to ensure the legal rights of our clients are protected so they can move on from the difficult experience of being injured in a fire. Contact our fire injury lawyers in New York at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you.
