Category Archives: Fire and Smoke Injuries
Building Fires: Is the Owner Responsible?
In New York City if tenants were injured in a fire can they sue the building owner and hold them responsible to obtain compensation for their injuries? If it was arson, can they still hold the building owner responsible? These questions are relevant today because of a recent fire in Queens in which people… Read More »
Burned or Injured in a Fire? Understanding Premises Liability in NYC
Living through a fire is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can go through. Most people are simply happy to be alive in the immediate aftermath of a house or apartment fire. If you’ve been burned or otherwise injured, though, it doesn’t end there. You also have medical bills, lost income, the… Read More »
New York City Fire and Burn Injury Lawyers
Every year, there are tenants who suffer burn-related injuries due to fires which occur within the home or apartment they live in. Unfortunately, burn injuries are often quite severe, and may require skin grafts, reconstructive surgery and a long period of physical therapy. The financial impact of a burn injury can be quite substantial,… Read More »