Fire Safety Negligence? The Cambridge Apartments Fire in Milwaukee, WI Leaves One Person in Critical Condition.

The Cambridge Apartments Fire in Milwaukee, WI Leaves One Person in Critical Condition. (TMJ4.com)

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

Local News

An apartment complex fire in Milwaukee, WI Sunday night, Nov 12, 2023, critically injured one person.

As reported by TMJ4.com, “a fire broke out at The Cambridge Apartments on Sunday night…Fire officials responded just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday to reports of a fire.”

WISN.com is reporting, “the initial call was for a fire alarm on the fifth floor. When they arrived to the scene, firefighters discovered the fire was on the tenth floor. Above the tenth floor, there were four additional floors with people trapped. The fire was put out before 9:20 p.m. Once the fire was put out, those who were in danger had made it out. Weather conditions made it more difficult for the fire department to extinguish the fire.”

According to JSonline.com, “a 76-year-old is in critical condition…A second 76-year-old, as well as a 78-year-old, were also taken to the hospital.”

Fire inspectors continue to investigate.

Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take

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

What fire safety measures, such as egress training, 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 property owner or management 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 building 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 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 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 victims 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.

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