Apartment Fires Caused by Negligence
Apartment building owners and landlords are responsible for keeping their buildings safe. The failure to provide proper fire safety precautions as required by the law, such as working smoke detectors, can cause terrible injuries and put innocent lives at risk.
At Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., we help people who have been injured in apartment fires caused by the negligence of the landlord or some other entity. If you or someone in your family is suffering from serious burns or smoke inhalation injury, we are here to help.
Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-253-1221 to speak with an experienced New York City personal injury lawyer.
NYC Electrical Fire Accident Attorneys
At Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., we help people throughout New York City with a wide range of personal injury claims. Considering the high percentage of New Yorkers who live in apartment buildings, condominium high rises and other common-living environments, injuries sustained in apartment buildings caused by the negligence of landlords is not uncommon. It continues to be a major risk.
Apartment fire burn injuries and smoke inhalation injuries can arise from a wide range of circumstances, including:
- Faulty electric wiring
- Improper electrical maintenance
- Improperly installed heaters
- Improperly installed or maintained smoke detectors
- Flammable carpet, curtains and other fabrics
- Defective faucets and water heaters (scalding injuries)
In the wake of an apartment fire, it is necessary to determine how the fire started and its cause. If the fire was caused by the negligence of another, then filing a lawsuit can hold the person or company liable for their actions.
Our attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases and have access to a network of experts who routinely assist us in investigating these cases to determine causation and liability. We are prepared to help you and your family get the relief you deserve.
Contact Us
If you or someone close to you has been injured due to apartment negligence, we will stand up for your rights. Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-253-1221 to speak with a highly-qualified New York apartment negligence lawyer. If your injury prevents you from coming to our law office, we will visit you at the hospital or at your home.
