Okemos, MI (January 5, 2022) - There were confirmed injuries following a structure fire in Okemos on Saturday evening, January 1. The incident took place at a residence located at the 1800 block of Shadywood Lane at around 10:22 p.m.
The fire reportedly started on the second floor of the home. Firefighters were at the scene to help extinguish the blaze. Nearly a dozen units were reportedly assisting. Two people involved were taken to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. No firefighters were injured in the fire.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the blaze is being handled by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Fire departments across the country receive reports of approximately 354,000 residential structure fires each year. No matter where a fire starts, it can be extremely dangerous. Smoke inhalation and third-degree burns are common among victims of major fires. According to statistics, structure fires kill an average of 2,620 civilians each year and injure another 11,220 people across the country.
Injured plaintiffs must make the right decisions in the moments following an accident in order to maximize the value of their damage claim. Following a serious accident, many victims are unaware of how to obtain the compensation they require. They may feel isolated and befuddled as a result of this. When injured people try to fight a big insurance company on their own, they frequently run into roadblocks and other issues. This only adds to the already stressful and frustrating situation. In some cases, injured parties can speak with a knowledgeable Okemos auto accident lawyer about their legal options for filing a claim and obtaining fair compensation.
When you or a loved one is hurt, it's a serious situation. You must act quickly to protect your rightful compensation. For our clients, the claim process is critical, and it informs our entire strategy at Christopher Trainor & Associates. After you have been seriously injured in a car accident, our legal team will fight to get you the compensation you deserve and hold the at-fault party accountable for their part in the accident.
If you have been wrongfully injured in an accident, call an Okemos personal injury lawyer today at 248-886-8650 to discuss your case.
Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.
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