Posts Tagged ‘fire’
An Amtrak bus ran and operated by Coach America ignited on Friday near Los Angeles, just northwest of the city on Interstate 5. Flames from the bus expanded into the brush of a nearby mountainous area. According to reports, local firefighters were already involved in a finer in the same as the bus fire erupted. Karina Romero, spokesman of Amtrak headquarters in Washing DC, said that all passengers were removed in advance and weren’t injured in the fire. The bus pulled to the roadside, releasing passengers before the bust actually ignited. Authorities that arrived at the scene were compelled to shutdown Los Angeles Interstate 5 traffic in order to battle the fire.
Considering the dangerous potential of this particular event, the ending was fortunate for the passengers as everyone escaped the fire. However, in a case where passengers do become injuries, victims of injuries should understand that they are protected by passenger’s rights, especially so because their injuries resulted from a commercial vehicle accident. If you have been injured in a bus accident or bus fire, you can receive a free consultation by contacting one of our lawyers at our Los Angeles office.
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Unknown factors sparked a two-alarm fire at an East County house on Friday, where an elderly homeowner received minor burn injuries. The woman, owner of the house, escaped the flames but also became a victim of burn injuries while attempting to save her pet Chihuahua. The injured woman was accompanied by her 53-year-old daughter, who also escaped to El Cajon home, though unlike her mother she was uninjured. The woman homeowner was transported to a Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa to receive treatment for her burn injuries. According to reports, the El Cajon home also suffered massive property damage during the fire.
If you have suffered property damage or burn injuries in a fire, you should be sure to consider the legal side of the case after you receive medical treatment. Although your injuries may be severe, it is important for you to treat the legal side of your case with the same high regard. To receive a free consultation about your burn injuries or property damage, please contact one of our Los Angeles personal injury or property damage lawyers by calling 310.882.6810.
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A brush fire that raged through 80 acres of Los Angeles shut down Sepulveda Boulevard and nearby onramps and offramps. The fire, which originated from an accident with a brush clearance crew, required the Los Angeles Fire Department to report to the scene following the Wednesday afternoon accident, which fire officials reported as 90 percent contained that night. As a result of the Los Angeles brush fire, up to 2400 people were evacuated from the Getty Center to escape possible dangers from the brush fire. Mount St. Mary’s College was evacuated as well. The Los Angeles brush fire shut down freeway 405 through Tuesday as California Highway Patrol handled the aftermath of the fire. One firefighter was injured during the Wednesday fire, but no other injuries were reported.
If you gave been negatively affected by a fire, we advise that you contact a lawyer in your area to get the help you need. If you live near Los Angeles, please call our offices for a free consultation at 310.882.6810.
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A big rig truck in Long Beach made its mark on a Long Beach cafe after crashing into the storefront, causing a major mess and property damage while also injuring the truck driver. Following the crash, the Long Beach Fire Department reported to the scene of the truck accident to find the truck already backed from the storefront. The 4.am dispatch from the Long Beach Fire Department also found that, other than the driver, no other people in the cafe were put at risk.
According to reports, the only person in the vicinity of the crash would have been the cashier who, fortunately, was not at the register when the crash occurred. The Long Beach fire department did search for possible injured under the wreckage, but no victims were found. Other patrons of the cafe were elsewhere in the building. The injured truck driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
If you have been injured in a similar property damage crash, it is advisable that you receive help from a lawyer specializing in this issue. Our law offices can provide you with access to lawyers in your local area. For a free consultation, contact our offices in Los Angeles at 310.882.6810.
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A Santa Clarita brush fire required the involvement of local Los Angeles firefighters to extinguish the fire. According to the Los Angeles fire department, the brush fire occurred at a location east of Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park. After the brush fire was reported at 3:51 pm, Los Angeles firefighters reported to the scene and successfully sustained the flames to 45% within the hour.
The fire spread within the vicinity of nearby houses, but fortunately, no homes actually incurred property damage from the fire. Los Angeles Fire Department reports that the brush fire was battled by five fire engine companies, a water-dropping helicopter, and camp crews.
A witness is reported to have seen teenage boys fleeing the fire just after it erupted in the Santa Clarita location. No substantial injuries were reported from the brush fire.
If you have suffered injuries resulting from a fire, it is important that you learn the legal options that apply to your case. To receive professional advice, feel free to contact our offices in Los Angeles for professional help regarding injuries and damage. In fact, our Los Angeles offices are currently offering a free consultation when you call 310.882.6810.
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A Los Angeles home was damaged by a fire that erupted through its attic on Wednesday. While no injuries occurred, it is clear that the fire at the Los Angeles home caused significant property damage. Firefighters responded to a call at the 2500 block of East 2nd Avenue in Los Angeles at 4:36 pm, authorities said. The blaze was handled by the Los Angeles fire department in approximately 45 minutes, but the majority of the attic was taken with the fire. The home, which according to reports was a duplex, may have been modified using illegal methods. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by authorities.
If your home has suffered property damage as the result of a fire, you will most likely need professional legal help to resolve your case. Property damage is a legal area that requires specialized help – our property damage lawyers in Los Angeles can provide the advice you need. Let Us Fight For You – call our offices in Los Angeles at 310.882.6810.
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A 20-foot powerboat overturned in Long Beach this pat Monday, reported officials. In the boat accident, which occurred in Long Beach Harbor, two passengers of the powerboat were rescued by the Long Beach fire department. According to fire Captain Jackawa Jackson, the Long Beach fire department reported to a call concerning the overturned boat at 6:35 pm on Monday. Two passengers, an man and woman in their 30s, were rescued from the boat. Fortunately, no substantial injuries were reported.
If you have been involved in a boat accident, it is likely that you will need professional advice regarding your legal options. We advise that you consult with a Los Angeles lawyer to receive the help you need. Do not wait until it is too late – Let Us Fight For You. Call our offices at 310.882.6810.
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The body of a burned man was found dead in wheelchair yesterday, in an incident that Los Angeles Police believe was purely accidental. According to Richard Grench, a Los Angeles Police spokesperson, there is no cause to believe that the June 19 death by burning was caused by foul play. Los Angeles Firefighters responded to a call of a person on fire from a South Los Angeles strip mall early Friday morning, just before 3 a.m. According to Los Angeles Police Captain, investigators located a candle and alcohol in the vicinity of the dead body. Police have not released the identity of the man in the Los Angeles fire.
If you have been involved in a similar accident that caused burn injury or even death, it is important that you consider the legal possibilities of your case. We suggest that you seek advice from a legal professional that can address and questions or concerns about your burn injury or the accident as a whole. Our offices in Los Angeles are prepared to help – please call 310.882.6810 for a free consultation. Let Us Fight For You.
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An investigation in San Fernando aims to uncover the cause of a recent fire at a commercial building in San Fernando. The commercial fire, which occurred in San Fernando at Celis Street and Maclay Avenue occurred before midnight on Thursday. Firefighters responded to a 10:20 pm call about the commercial fire, and were able to manage the flames of the 100 by 200 foot building in around 15 minutes. While there was definitely property damage, authorities did not report any injuries. The investigation continues regarding the exact cause of this commercial fire in San Fernando.
Injuries caused by fires do not only require medical attention; legal attention is just as important. If your involvement in a fire such as this one has caused injuries or significant property damage, please contact a lawyer to receive the help you need. Don’t hesitate to call our offices for a free consultation.
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According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a small fire erupted near a cement plant in Canyon Country, burning nearly an acre of land located in that area. After the fire was reported, the Los Angeles County Fire Department was quick to arrive on the scene and extinguish the fire. The fire department was able to confine the fire to an area close to Northbound14 near Soledad Canyon and Shadowpines.
If you have become the victim of a fire in Los Angeles County, you may wish to seek legal help regarding any injuries or other damages that may surface. To receive a free consultation regarding the help you need, call our Los Angeles offices at 310. 882.6810. Let Us Fight For You.
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