Seeking Justice After Injuries Suffered in a Fire or Explosion

 Posted on March 29,2023 in Personal Injury Lawsuits

Being injured in a fire or explosion is one of the most painful and traumatic things a person can go through. If you or a loved one suffered burns, respiratory injuries, or other injuries in a fire, you may be able to seek justice through a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim is a civil claim brought against a party for that party's negligent or wrongful actions. The defendant in a personal injury claim may be a business, product manufacturing company, property owner, trucking company, negligent driver, or a number of other parties.

Burns and Smoke Inhalation Injuries Caused by Negligence

Modern homes and businesses have smoke detectors, fire escapes, and other fire prevention measures. However, these measures are not always enough to prevent a fire or explosion from occurring. Building code violations, failure to install adequate fire prevention equipment, negligent practices, mistakes, and oversights can lead to fires resulting in severe harm.

Fire-related injuries and accidents may involve:

• Burns - Burns are the most common injury associated with fires and explosions. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can range from mild to life-threatening.

• Smoke inhalation - Smoke inhalation is a serious risk during a fire, as it can lead to lung damage, asphyxiation, and even death.

• Trauma from falling debris - Explosions can cause structural damage to buildings, and falling debris can cause injuries to individuals caught in the explosion.

• Impact injuries - People may be knocked down or hit by objects during an explosion or fire.

• Chemical exposure - Some explosions involve dangerous chemicals or gases that can cause severe injuries if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

• Heat stroke or exhaustion - High temperatures during a fire can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke, which can be life-threatening if not treated immediately.

• Electrocution - In some cases, electrical wires and other equipment can be damaged during a fire or explosion, creating the risk of electrocution for those nearby.

• Asphyxiation - Fires can cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or other toxic gases, leading to asphyxiation and death.

Taking Legal Action and Pursuing Compensation

Individuals injured in a fire or explosion may be able to recover financial compensation for their injuries. Compensation may include reimbursement for medical expenses such as emergency room care, hospitalization, skin grafts and other surgical procedures, and follow up appointments. Lost earnings from missed work may also be reimbursable. An injured person may recover compensation for their physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost quality of life, and disfigurement. If a fire explosion leads to an individual's death, their surviving loved ones may bring a wrongful death claim on their behalf to recover compensation and seek justice for the tragic death.

Contact our Waukegan Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

If you or somebody close to you suffered a burn, smoke inhalation injury, or other injuries in a fire explosion, contact title. Our Lake County burn injury lawyers understand the pain and devastation these types of injuries can cause. We can help you seek justice as well as financial compensation for your damages. Call 847-662-3303 today to set up a free consultation.