Hazelton Twp, MI - 51-Year-Old Woman Killed in House Fire on Durand Rd near Northwood Creek

Hazelton Twp, MI (December 7, 2021) - A 51-year-old woman in Shiawassee County was killed in a house fire on Friday, December 3. The incident was reported to officials in Hazelton Township at approximately 6:30 p.m. 

Michigan State Police troopers and paramedics responded to the scene located in the 8000 block of Durand Road near Northwood Creek. A neighbor heard the smoke detector go off and tried to rescue the victim, however, they were unable to do so. 

Despite lifesaving efforts, the woman was pronounced deceased a short time later at a local hospital. Information from preliminary reports shows that the fire occurred inside the house while the woman was home. 

Police in Hazelton continue to investigate the circumstances of the fire. 

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

House Fires in Michigan

In the United States, approximately 300,000 house fires are reported each and every year. They happen for various reasons, including product malfunctions, faulty wiring, electrical wiring, and even home-owner negligence. A percentage of these fires happen in the state of Michigan. Approximately 43,000 house fires are reported in the Wolverine State annually. Those who are burned or injured in these accidents may be eligible to collect financial compensation for the damages they may have endured as a result of the fire. 

Insurance adjusters, landlords, and property managers often try to minimize payouts to families who suffer due to structure fires. For this reason, it is important to enlist the help of a personal injury attorney in Michigan. A lawyer will be able to help you figure out how you can collect the maximum amount of financial compensation for your injuries and losses. 

Hazelton Township Wrongful Death Lawyers

Surviving family members often go through a great deal of pain and suffering after losing loved ones to fire-related injuries such as severe burns and smoke inhalation. While dealing with the unexpected and tragic loss of a loved one, families are often faced with outstanding medical bills, funeral costs, and may now lack an important source of income that they once relied on. When another person’s negligence is responsible for a fire, like a landlord not obeying fire safety laws or an employer not adhering to workplace safety regulations, the victim’s surviving family members may be able to pursue financial compensation for their losses.

Our attorneys will answer all of your questions and advise you on your opinions regarding your case. Over the years, Michigan Legal Center’s team of experienced and sympathetic personal injury attorneys in Hazelton have helped thousands of clients obtain compensation for damages and get the justice they are entitled to for their legal claims. 

If you have recently lost a loved one in an accident, you should reach out to the wrongful death lawyers at the Michigan Legal Center. Our Hazelton wrongful death attorneys work around the clock to help grief-stricken families by answering any questions they might have regarding the legal options available to them after enduring the sudden loss of a loved one. 

Michigan Legal Center’s trusted team of attorneys work diligently to ensure you know your rights after losing a family member in an avoidable Michigan accident. Our lawyers help victims bring at-fault parties to account and obtain compensation for the full amount of their financial losses resulting from medical care, lost income, and numerous other damages stemming from the accident.

If your family member lost their life in an accident that was caused by another driver's actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Michigan at (248) 886-8650 to learn about the legal options available to you.

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