Sharon Township, MI (December 4, 2023) - Michigan State Police say they are investigating a house fire that killed one person over the weekend in Washtenaw County.
At about 10:30 p.m. on December 3, troopers at the Brighton Post were called to a home in the 5600 block of Shallow Road in Sharon Township. Due to older construction, the home was engulfed in flames and "a complete loss within minutes," MSP says in a press release. At the scene, investigators talked to neighbors who believed the person who lived there was in the home, and they had not spoken to the resident since 6:00 p.m. that day. After the fire was extinguished, police found a body inside the home. The remains were taken to the University of Michigan for an autopsy and positive identification. Anyone with information is asked to call MSP Brighton Post
Our sincere condolences go out to the deceased victim's family.
Tragically, the frequency of fires and the number of lives lost in these blazes have increased dramatically in our state. According to the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society's projections, fire-related deaths will rise by 15% this year compared to the average over the preceding five years. Since June's end, 76 individuals have lost their lives in fires throughout Michigan.
Although 25% of deadly fires were determined to have begun in the living room, just 5% were found to have started in the kitchen. If a fire breaks out in a home or flat, the local fire department will investigate all possible causes. Furthermore, authorities may use this information to help determine blame.
Additionally, to cover the costs associated with the damage, a property owner would often file a claim with their own insurance company. The insurance provider will commission an outside investigation to determine the full extent of the fire damage and calculate the likely repair or replacement costs. However, insurance claims adjusters have a poor reputation for adequately compensating victims of catastrophic home fire losses.
You may be able to seek legal action if a house fire in Michigan causes you harm or takes the life of a loved one. Preventing fires requires taking measures and conducting regular inspections. In addition, if you are injured in a fire in a private or leased house, you may have grounds for a negligence lawsuit.
Whether the home fire victims want to file a claim for premises responsibility and blame or just need help communicating with insurance companies, an experienced attorney can help. The months and weeks after a house fire may be difficult, particularly if loved ones perished. If you need advice on dealing with the aftermath of a house fire, a personal injury attorney may be able to help.
To learn more about bringing a personal injury claim in Sharon Township, especially those involving house fires, contact our team. Christopher Trainor & Associates has the expertise to help you get the justice you deserve. Call our Lansing office at 248-886-8650 to speak with one of our skilled personal injury attorneys for free.
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