What are the different types of burn injuries? There are four primary types of burn injuries: first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, and fourth-degree burns. First-degree burns are the least severe while fourth-degree burns are the most serious and can permeate down to a person’s subcutaneous tissue, resulting in significant scars and limitations. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering a minor burn while cooking, […]

What are the most common reasons for building fires? 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 span of just a few minutes, the fire can spread from the […]

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 safe. Understanding, in advance, what to do if you’re […]

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 in compliance with state and local laws. Occasionally, that trust leads to people […]

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 and even death to the occupants of a property. People often overlook how dangerous and common […]

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 spread. Getting the children out safely may be the […]

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 year and about $8 billion in property damage. If you or […]

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 to take action […]

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 dwellings do not, such as less control over the risk of fires. Apartment […]