Fire Safety Negligence Archives

March 14, 2022

Fire Safety Negligence? Six Forks Station Apartments Fire in Raleigh, NC Tragically Claims the Life of One Woman.

Six Forks Station Apartments Fire in Raleigh, NC Tragically Claims the Life of One Woman. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the death from this apartment fire have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

An apartment fire in Raleigh, NC Sunday evening, March 13, 2022, tragically claimed one life.

As reported by ABC11.com, “[f]irefighters responded to a report of a fire at the Six Forks Station Apartments in Raleigh on Sunday evening. The fire started around 7:15 p.m.”

WRAL.com is reporting, “[a]t least five people were injured, including two firefighters. On Monday morning, authorities said one person died from their injuries at WakeMed Hospital.”

According to the report, “[a]n unspecified electrical malfunction caused the fire.”

Fire inspectors continue to investigate.

Our Legal Take

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

As authorities continue their investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of fire safety measures at the complex may have contributed to this incident.

What fire safety measures, such as working smoke detectors, fire sprinklers and emergency exits, were in place and working at the time of the fire?
When was the last fire inspection performed on the property?
Were any safety measures added after any previous inspections?
Was the property owner aware of any inadequate fire safety measures present prior to the fire?

As details of this fire continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the apartment complex failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those residents and guests legally on the premises. Under certain State law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex have a duty to protect residents and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence. Should the apartment complex be found at fault, the family of the deceased victim may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their loss and suffering. In addition, any injured victims may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their injuries and suffering.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the family of the deceased victim and any injured victims retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty fire alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and the families best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If anyone has information to share, or if anyone is seeking information regarding this incident, please contact us at 888.842.1616.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $125 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case. “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

January 31, 2022

Carbon Monoxide Safety Negligence? Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at the Hampton Inn in Marysville, OH Critically Injures Seven People.

By The Murray Law Firm

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at the Hampton Inn in Marysville, OH Critically Injures Seven People. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the injuries to these Marysville hotel guests have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Seven people were hospitalized in critical condition Saturday, January 29, 2022 after experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Marysville, OH.

As reported by wsbtv.com, “[a]uthorities said they received a 911 call Saturday evening about a 2-year-old girl who had either fallen into the pool or was found in the pool unconscious at the Hampton Inn in Marysville. More 911 calls soon followed about unconscious people or others who reported symptoms such as dizziness and a burning in the throat.”

According to the report “[t]he hotel was evacuated shortly after…all of the injured were alive when they were transported and that seven of the patients were in critical condition. Two others were treated at the scene, and five more later sought treatment on their own at a hospital.”

CBS46.com is reporting, “the source of the carbon monoxide was unclear but everyone who was hospitalized had been in the hotel’s pool area…the victims included both children and adults.”

The investigation into the cause of the poisoning is ongoing.

Our Legal Take

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of emergency procedures and safety measures at the hotel may have contributed to this incident.

When was the last gas and utility inspection performed?
When were carbon monoxide detectors last inspected and updated?
What safety measures, such as working carbon monoxide detectors and frequent utility inspections, were implemented by the hotel owner prior to this incident?

As details of this tragedy continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the hotel owners or managers failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those guests legally on the premises. By law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex have a duty to protect guests and visitors and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence. Should the owner or management of the hotel be found at fault, the victims may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their injuries. Financial recovery for such claims could be substantial.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often more concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the victims retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty carbon monoxide alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and their best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If anyone has information to share, or if anyone is seeking information regarding this incident, please contact us at 888.842.1616.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

Choosing the Right Attorney (CLICK HERE)

DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case. “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

January 27, 2022

Fire Safety Negligence? Abner Salmeron-Bautista Jr. Identified as victim in Fatal Aurora Apartment Complex Fire.

By The Murray Law Firm

Abner Salmeron-Bautista Jr. Identified as victim in Fatal Aurora Apartment Complex Fire. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the death from this apartment fire have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Update: According to SentinelColorado.com, the victim of the “fire at an Aurora apartment complex on Monday has been identified as Abner Salmeron-Bautista Jr.”

An apartment fire in Aurora, CO early Monday morning, January 24, 2022, tragically claimed the life of one child.

As reported by DenverPost.com, “Aurora Fire Rescue first reported the blaze in the 15300 block of E. Evans Avenue around 2 a.m. on Monday.”

SentinelColorado.com is reporting, “[f]irefighters said the flames engulfed multiple units, and that numerous people were rescued from inside their apartments. Medics examined nine people there. Three were taken to a nearby hospital.”

According to the report, “[a]t about 3 a.m., firefighters posted that a child had succumbed to injuries sustained in the fire.”

Denver.CBSlocal.com is reporting, “[a]mong damages to the apartment building, firefighters confirmed stairwells on both sides had failures. The fire department reported 31 people have been displaced due to the fire.”

Fire inspectors continue to investigate the cause of the fire.

Our Legal Take

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

As authorities continue their investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of fire safety measures at the complex may have contributed to this incident.

What fire safety measures, such as working smoke detectors, fire sprinklers and emergency exits, were in place and working at the time of the fire?
When was the last fire inspection performed on the property?
Were any safety measures added after any previous inspections?
Was the property owner aware of any inadequate fire safety measures present prior to the fire?

As details of this fire continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the apartment complex failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those residents and guests legally on the premises. Under certain State law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex have a duty to protect residents and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence. Should the apartment complex be found at fault, the family of Abner Salmeron-Bautista Jr. may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their loss and suffering. In addition, Any injured victims may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their injuries.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the family of Abner Salmeron-Bautista Jr. retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty fire alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and the family’s best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If anyone has information to share, or if anyone is seeking information regarding this incident, please contact us at 888.842.1616.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

Choosing the Right Attorney (CLICK HERE)

DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case. “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.