Kankakee Fire Injury Lawyers
A century or more ago there were very few regulations in place for fire safety. Fires in residential buildings in those times led to far more deaths and burn injuries than would have occurred if these buildings had adequate escape routes and other safety measures. These tragedies were met with increasing public outcry until the government finally passed regulations to save lives. Unfortunately, even today property owners do not always meet the standards required by these laws.
If you or someone you love has been injured because of a property owner’s failure to ensure fire safety, you should not have to shoulder the burden of related expenses. The Kankakee fire injury lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. will stand by your side to fight for your rights. To learn more, call us today at (815) 929-9292.
Causes of Fire-Related Injuries
It only takes a few minutes for a small fire to escape control and rapidly spread through a building. The dangers of a fire extend well beyond the flames, however. Smoke inhalation is responsible for more deaths than flames, causing asphyxiation and sometimes poisoning. Given the incredible danger fire and smoke pose to humans, there are very strict regulations governing fireproofing, escape routes, and similar defenses. Any failure to adequately ensure a building is safeguarded from these dangers is illegal and puts the lives of others at risk.
The most common types of fire safety negligence include:
- Failure to ensure that smoke detectors are operational
- Failure to maintain sprinkler systems
- Failure to ensure escape routes are in place and functional
- Failure to adhere to standards for fireproofing, such as steel-reinforced concrete stairways
When property owners fail to ensure buildings meet these requirements, they can be held responsible for the consequences of their decisions. Victims of disasters have the right to take legal action against them. If you need information about your rights as an injury victim, our Kankakee fire injury attorneys are here to help.
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The Kankakee fire injury attorneys of Spiros Law, P.C. are here to help you defend your rights. Contact us today by calling (815) 929-9292.
