Atlanta, GA – One Injured in Apartment Fire on McElroy Rd
Atlanta, GA (August 31, 2021) – At 4:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Monday, August 30, an apartment fire occurred in Atlanta.
According to police, the accident happened in an apartment at the Blue Stone Village apartments. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they discovered fire coming out of a third-story apartment. They entered the apartment and put out some of the flames. They found that the fire started in the kitchen of one of the apartments.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. One person, identified as a firefighter, was injured in the fire. He was taken to the hospital but is expected to be okay.
The area was blocked for a period of time as fire crews cleared the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Apartment Fires in Georgia
Fires happen every single day in the state of Georgia, some of which are minor and others that are severe in nature. Hundreds of lives are taken and thousands are injured in fires every year within the state. These incidents happen in both residential and commercial areas. Some of the most severe injuries that stem from fires include smoke inhalation and burn injuries. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. Being injured in a fire might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. It is up to you to show that another party is at fault for causing your accident. If you have been injured in a fire that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Many people fall victim to fires every single year in the state of Georgia. If you have been hurt in a fire, you should speak with an Atlanta personal injury attorney who has your best interests in mind. An attorney will be able to answer any questions you may have moving forward. For instance, what types of deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to your claim? What evidence do you need to show that another party is at fault for your accident? What should you say to the insurance company involved in your claim? These are questions that you can answer with the help of an attorney.
Atlanta Apartment Fires
Our skilled attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after you have been hurt in a fire that was caused by another party. We believe that you have every right to hold a party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. We will stand by your side as you navigate the legal system for the first time. You may find that you are eligible for a wide array of financial aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist you.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.