Paterson – Firefighters Injured in Multi-Alarm House Fire
A couple of firefighters sustained minor injuries in a multi-alarm blaze that destroyed a house in Paterson Monday night, November 18.
According to a report by fire officials, they received reports about a blaze that started at around 10 p.m. in the vicinity of 239 Rosa Parks Boulevard.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, the fire was already tearing through the roof of the three-story mixed-use building. The intensity of the flames caused a partial collapse of the building and forced firefighters to activate as many as four alarms. The fire was declared under control just before midnight.
Several firefighters sustained minor injuries, but did not need hospital treatment and are expected to be okay.
We’re glad there were no casualties or severe injuries in this fire. We hope everyone who lost something in this blaze are able to recover and move forward.
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.
