DEADLY LAKE SHORE DRIVE APARTMENT FIRE
The Chicago burn injury attorneys at that Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll were saddened to hear the news of a high-rise apartment fire in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood this weekend.The Chicago Tribune reported that a 32-year-old woman, who was stuck in an elevator, died in the fire and nine other were injured, including two fire fighters. According to the Chicago Tribune, the "fire originated in a 12th-floor apartment." The fire produced intense heat and smoke that lead to the woman's death and other individual's injuries. The conditions of those injured ranged from fair to serious.
Another issue being looked at is the apartment building's apparent lack of a sprinkler system. Chicago Fire Department will be further investigating the cause of the fire.
Burn injuries can lead to serious injuries and death. Each year, 450,000 Americans sustain burn injuries which require treatment from a healthcare provider. According to the American Burn Association, each year, 3,500 people suffer fire and burn deaths, 3000 of which occur in residential fires. Individuals who suffer serious injuries in fires will often require lifelong care and treatment, including physical and psychological care. Many burn victims will sustain permanent scarring, disfigurement and emotional trauma. Common causes of burn injuries include: negligence, work place accidents, defective appliances, electrical shock, propane gas tanks, trucking collisions and car accidents.
The personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll have represented victims who have been severely injured, burned or killed as a result of fire or an explosion. Our skilled Chicago burn attorneys have experience in mass transit fires, residential fires, commercial fires and natural and propane gas explosions. The Chicago personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll have fought to protect the rights of victims of negligence for over twenty years, achieving many multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements throughout the State of Illinois and nationally. We have the experience and expertise to handle your burn injury case. If you or a loved one has suffered a severe burn injury as a result of someone else’s conduct, the Chicago burn injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll can help. We represent injured burn victims throughout the State of Illinois. For a free consultation, contact us via our website or at (312) 676-7222.
