Fire accidents can have devastating effects- physically, emotionally, and financially. On average, someone died from a fire every 169 minutes and someone was injured every 30 minutes in the United States in 2010. A fire can happen anywhere and can be caused by many different things, from electrical appliances and heaters to cigarettes and candles, to fireplaces and defective products. Regardless of how your fire accident occurred, if you suffered an Illinois burn injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another, you should get in touch with an Illinois fire injury attorney. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Most deaths that occur from fire accidents are due to smoke inhalation, not burns. However, fire survivors often suffer significant burn injuries and lung damage from smoke inhalation. There are three ādegreesā of severity in burns:
We understand what a burden fire injuries can be. We also understand how costly burn injuries can be. The Illinois fire accident lawyers at The Horwitz Law Group will thoroughly investigate your case. We will pull out the facts you need to ensure you get the compensation to cover your medical expenses.
If you or a loved one is the victim of a serious burn injury caused by fire or electrocution that was the result of someone elseās negligence, carelessness, or by a defective product, contact The Horwitz Group as soon as possible. We will provide you with an Illinois fire injury case evaluation free of charge. Contact The Horwitz Law Group today to set up your free consultation with an experienced fire injury attorney.
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