On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | Sep 28, 2020 | Building Fires
Renting your home, whether it’s an apartment in a multi-unit building or a stand-alone house, means that your landlord has responsibility for a lot of the maintenance and basic services within the property. Tenants trust that their landlords will maintain their...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | Sep 3, 2020 | Building Fires
Residential property fires cause millions of dollars in property damage a year. They can destroy single-family homes and multiple-family rental properties. They destroy or severely damage valuable possessions in a property that catches fire. They can also cause injury...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | Aug 14, 2020 | Building Fires
A terrifying scenario that many Texas parents may hope they never experience is what they would do if their home caught fire in the middle of the night. Even a well-rehearsed escape plan may be ineffective since it is impossible to predict how building fires may...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | Jul 2, 2020 | Building Fires
House fires are probably a lot more common than you realize. In 2018, the last year for which data is available, fire departments in this country responded to roughly 363,000 fires in houses or apartments. Such fires are responsible for roughly 11,200 injuries every...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | Jun 17, 2020 | Building Fires, Catastrophic Injuries, Fires & Burns
Burns are common injuries. Many Texans have suffered sunburns from spending too much time outdoors on warm, clear days. Others have suffered inadvertent singes when they have touched hot kitchen items. There are many ways that individuals can suffer burn injuries, and...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | Jun 2, 2020 | Building Fires
If you’ve ever tried to start a campfire and had trouble getting it going, you may feel like a fire is a slow-moving event, something that struggles to spread and sustain itself. If there is a fire in your home or apartment, you assume you’ll be able to see it in time...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | May 27, 2020 | Building Fires
Living in an apartment has its benefits. Renters have fewer responsibilities for lawn care, building upkeep and overall expenses. They may have close neighbors to befriend and a sense of community. However, they also have dangers that those who live in single-family...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | May 27, 2020 | Building Fires
A fire in the workplace can result in numerous types of injuries. Tripping over debris, objects falling on workers and smoke inhalation are only a few. Burns are among the most painful and life-altering injuries an employee may suffer on the job, and if the fire...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | May 22, 2020 | Building Fires
A residential fire can feel like a nightmare coming to life. Anyone inside a home that is burning may experience the terror of trying to escape. They may also have concern for helping loved ones get to safety, and then they may watch helplessly while their belongings...
On behalf of Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC. | May 12, 2020 | Building Fires
Fires are one of the most catastrophic, yet often preventable disasters. With over 1.3 million fires reported by FEMA in 2018 resulting in more than 3,600 deaths and $13 billion in damages, stopping fires from ever starting is a cooperative undertaking. Developers,...
