Butler – Two Dead in New Year’s Eve Fire
A couple described by loved ones as inseparable perished in a two-alarm blaze in their house in Butler Tuesday evening, December 31.
Firefighters rushed to a home located in Myrtle Avenue at around 5 p.m. after receiving calls of a fire inside the house. When firefighters arrived at the scene, flames have already engulfed most of the house. A second alarm was quickly raised for additional manpower.
72 year-old Anna Ryczek perished in the two-alarm blaze. Her husband, 74 year-old Richard Ryczek was airlifted to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately died of the wound he received in the blaze.
The fire was under control by 6:30 p.m. and two firefighters sustained injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Both firefighters were transported to an area hospital for treatment.
We would like to send our condolences to the bereaved family. We hope they are able to find the courage to move forward from this tragic accident.
Dangerous Jobs
There are jobs that can expose a worker to danger. Firefighters for example, are prone to getting injured on the job. Some jobs may also expose workers to certain dangerous chemicals. These conditions may cause an illness to develop, which can hinder workers from getting income.
If a worker is injured or develops a chronic illness while doing their duties on the job, a request for medical treatment should be made to the employer as soon as possible. Under the NJ workers’ compensation law, the employer and/or their insurance carrier can select the physician(s) to treat injured workers for work related injuries. After that, a worker may file a workers’ compensation claim in order to deal with any medical bills and compensation for any income they may lose while sick or injured. A workers’ compensation claim must be filed as early as possible. Any delay in filing the claim may give doubts to the validity of the claim, which may increase the possibility that the claim is denied.
Once a claim is processed, an injured employee will receive benefits regardless of who was at fault. In exchange for these benefits, the worker cannot bring a civil action against the employer.
If someone you care about was killed or severely injured in an accident, there may be a lot going through your head. The NJ injury attorneys of Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers have helped people like you fight for justice. We will discuss all of your legal options with you, free of charge. Call (973) 364-8300 to get in touch with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.
