New Haven, CT (October 29, 2021) – Firefighters from the New Haven Fire Department, along with Hamden authorities, were called to the scene of a serious apartment complex fire on Thursday morning, October 28.
Firefighters rescued a 44-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man from the building. Hamden firefighters arrived on the scene at 667 Mix Avenue around 8:45 a.m., according to a release from Fire Marshal Brian Dolan.
They discovered the woman trapped on a second-floor window sill with heavy smoke billowing from the window, Dolan added. The crew rescued her, and EMS personnel transported her to the hospital with burn injuries. She is currently being treated at Bridgeport Hospital’s Connecticut Burn Center.
They found the man in an interior stairwell and rescued him as well. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
The investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing, though officials say it was most likely started by a cooking fire.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Apartment Fires in Connecticut
Burn injuries can occur at any time in almost any situation. Firefighters, electricians, line cooks, and even small children have an increased risk of being severely or fatally injured. When fires result in burn injuries at home, a landlord or contractor could be found negligent for having an outdated electrical system that goes on fire and injures a resident.
Even if your burn injury seems trivial, burn victims are extremely vulnerable to serious infections and hospitalizations.
Regardless of whether you sustained first, second, or third-degree burns, you could have injuries serious enough to adversely impact the rest of your life. If you have been injured due to someone’s careless or negligent behavior, speak with a Connecticut personal injury attorney about a personal injury claim. If you wait too long, you might miss your opportunity.
Burn injuries can seriously affect victims and their families. Without warning, you could find yourself facing a protracted and painful recovery. You might be unable to return to work and, without any income, frustrated and stressed about how you are going to pay your hospital bills.
In addition to this, the insurance carrier may deny your claim, or even blame you for the fire. If somebody else was responsible for your burn injuries, you may be entitled to seek economic recovery for your damages.
Hamden Burn Injury Attorneys
New Haven injury attorney Jonathan Perkins has years of experience helping victims and their families. We know what it takes to get justice, and our attorneys believe you should never pay for another driver’s reckless actions.
If you suffered injuries in an accident, you could win a fair, full accident settlement by contacting a New Haven-area burn accident lawyer. A successful claim award can cover the losses you’ve sustained as a result of another person’s negligence.
If you’ve suffered injuries, reach out to our personal injury law firm to schedule a free case evaluation. We are here to help you explore your available legal options at your earliest convenience. Contact our personal injury firm in New Haven at 860-590-3660. Learn more about your next steps to ensure a smooth, stress-free recovery.
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