Manhattan, NY – Two Hurt in Apartment Fire on W 132nd St
Manhattan, NY (July 12, 2024) – A fire resulted in injuries in Manhattan on July 12. At approximately 11:23 a.m. that day, the incident occurred on the 8th floor of an apartment building on West 132nd Street. Dispatchers reported the blaze happened in the 16-story building that has a daycare center on the first floor. Additional EMS units were requested at the scene in order to help with the injured victims.
Fire crews worked diligently to extinguish all visible flames in the apartment. Two people reportedly suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Their names have not been reported at this time. Police continue to investigate the incident.
We hope those injured in this apartment fire make a timely recovery.
New York Fires
Being involved in a fire incident can have a detrimental impact on a person’s life. Losing your home, belongings, and livelihood instantly can leave victims feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Although we can take various steps to prevent fires from happening, there is no method that is 100% effective for every circumstance. Although some fires are the result of negligence, there are numerous cases where victims suffer debilitating injuries as a result of defective appliances and faulty wiring.Regrettably, we continue to see fires occur throughout our state at an alarming rate. Not only do many victims lose their homes and belongings, but many of them are also left with debilitating injuries that can cost them a lot of time, energy, and money. Fires throughout New Jersey leave hundreds of victims with devastating injuries each year. Many victims sustain painful burn injuries, and smoke inhalation, and are left with permanent scarring. When victims are injured in accidents, due to preventable circumstances, they should reach out to a burn injury lawyer in Manhattan as soon as possible. Victims may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.Working with a knowledgeable, aggressive, and effective legal team is a victim’s best bet for recovering after being harmed in a fire incident. For over 40 years, Metro Law’s personal injury team has helped countless victims collect the maximum amount of compensation available for their legal claims. Our team works tirelessly to build strong cases to uphold our clients’ rights in order to reimburse compensation for their injuries and losses.Our team understands the challenges victims face after sustaining serious burn injuries. For this reason, we strive to help them collect the maximum amount of compensation available to alleviate the costs of medical treatment and more. We offer free consultations and don’t charge any fees upfront. Unless you can collect financial compensation for your losses and damages, you won’t have to pay us anything. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain when you work with our firm, so call us as soon as you can to learn more about how we can help you recover. Contact our Manhattan personal injury lawyers at (800) 469-6476 to explore the legal options available for you.
