Structure fires, which happen in both commercial and residential settings, can lead to severe injuries and death, even when those inside have proper warnings from their fire alarms and other such systems. Fires move far more quickly than many people realize. In the...
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What to do if you’re in a burning building
A house or apartment fire is exceedingly dangerous, perhaps more so because the people who find themselves trapped by the fire have never been through any similar situation before. They have no experience and need to react properly the first time to get out and stay...
What are the different types of burn injuries?
If you've ever had the misfortune of suffering a minor burn while cooking, building a campfire or after coming in contact with certain chemicals, then you know that they can hurt. What you may not realize is that not all burns are superficial. Individuals who suffer...
What happens if you are hurt in a fire in a rental property?
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 units...
How often do residential fires actually occur?
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...
Building fire leaves teen fighting for her life
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...
Who is responsible for injuries in a house or apartment fire?
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...
Significant costs associated with severe burn injuries
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...
Building fires spread faster than people imagine
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...
Apartment fires have many causes
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...