A house fire can change your life in seconds. Whether it starts from a cooking accident, faulty
wiring, or a defective product, the physical, financial, and emotional damage can be overwhelming.
Here’s what you should know about staying safe and protecting your rights.
Common Causes of Fires
While some fires are unavoidable, many result from negligence and are preventable:
• Unattended cooking
• Faulty wiring or overloaded outlets
• Defective appliances or products
• Unsafe heating equipment
• Landlords who neglect maintenance or smoke detectors
Fire Safety Tips
You can reduce your risk by taking simple precautions:
• Test smoke alarms
• Keep space heaters away from anything flammable
• Don’t overload outlets or use damaged cords
• Have your furnace and wiring inspected
• Never leave cooking food unattended
Even with the best safety habits, accidents still happen.
What to Do After a Fire Injury
If you’re hurt in a fire:
Get medical care immediately
Report the fire and get a copy of the fire report
Document everything — take photos of damage and injuries
Contact your insurance company
Speak with a personal injury attorney
You may be entitled to compensation if someone else’s negligence caused the fire.
Who Could Be Liable
Depending on what happened, responsibility might fall on:
• A landlord who ignored safety issues
• A manufacturer of a defective product
• An electrician or contractor who did poor work
We’re Here to Help
Recovering from a fire is hard enough. You shouldn’t have to handle the legal side alone. Our
team at Doar, Drill & Skow have been assisting families with personal injury claims since 1883.
We will investigate the cause, handle the insurance companies, and fight for the compensation you
deserve.
If you’ve been injured in a fire, contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll listen, answer your
questions, and help you take the next step forward.