Gainesville, GA – Firefighters Injured in House Fire on J Martin Rd
Gainesville, GA (August 14, 2021) – On Saturday morning, August 14, a house fire occurred in a home in Gainesville.
According to Hall County officials, the incident took place at a home located at 4800 J. Martin Road. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene in the early morning hours and did not have the fire under control until approximately 5 a.m. The residence was completely destroyed by the fire, displacing one person from the home.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. One firefighter received a leg injury and was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The other injured firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion and was treated at the scene. They are expected to receive full recoveries.
The area was blocked for several hours as fire crews got the fire under control.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
House Fires in Georgia
Fires have been happening increasingly more often in the state of Georgia every year. In fact, these incidents take place in both residential and commercial areas due to the recklessness of others. Many fires can be prevented but still occur due to the negligence of others every year. These incidents can lead to serious injuries including smoke inhalation and burn injuries. These injuries tend to land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. However, these injuries can also sometimes be so severe that they take lives. If you have suffered immensely due to injuries caused by a house fire, you have many options available for you. It is important that you speak with an attorney that you can trust at this time.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a house fire on their own. However, this may be the reality that you are faced with. You will likely have questions following a house fire that ended in injuries. For instance, what types of evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? What types of deadlines will you be required to meet as you move forward with a claim? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company involved in your accident for the first time? These are questions you can answer by speaking with a Georgia personal injury attorney. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in house fires at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here for you after a house fire caused by another party. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after one of these incidents on both physical and financial levels. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. If you have been hurt in a house fire caused by another party, please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 for more information.
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