Lawsuit for Family of Person Who Dies in an Apartment Fire
The family of a person who dies in an apartment fire may have a wrongful death claim, meaning the family can sue the landlord (owner of the building) and, in some cases, a company involved in the maintenance of the apartment. We look at whether there were smoke detectors, whether these were in working order, whether there were hazards in the building that caused or contributed to the severity of the fire, and many other factors.
Even if the source of the blaze was the fault of a tenant, the landlord may be legally responsible if there is an issue with the smoke detectors, escape routes, etc.
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Clarksville, Indiana, Apartment Fire Results in One Death and One Injury
A 56-year-old woman died in an apartment fire in Clarksville, IN this afternoon. Authorities said Rose Mary Hillis succumbed to her injuries after sustaining burns over 80 percent of her body. One other person was injured.
Fire crews were called to the River Chase Apartments near Little League Boulevard and Dartmouth Drive in Clarksville around 1:10 p.m. this afternoon. The fire was contained to one of the 26 units in the complex which was equipped with smoke alarms.
Firefighters rescued Hillis who was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital where she later died. The other injured resident escaped the fire without assistance from fire crews. All other residents were evacuated without injury. The source of the fire is under investigation.