Union – Severe Injuries in Three-Alarm House Fire
A three-alarm house fire in Union Township Sunday evening, November 1, left one person with severe injuries and one firefighter suffering from smoke inhalation.
Firefighters received calls about a fire located at 1979 Hillside Avenue at approximately 6 p.m. When firefighters arrived on the scene, smoke and flames were already coming out of the second story of the single-family two-story house. One person was reportedly seen hanging out of the window of the structure.
Firefighters hurriedly entered the home and found the person on the second floor, suffering from extensive burns. The victim was rushed to the hospital for examination and treatment.
A second and third alarm was raised as the blaze intensified. Firefighters weren’t able to contain the blaze as of 6:40 p.m. and it was not clear if there was additional victims inside the house.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
We would like to send our sympathies to the victim. We wish the victim a speedy recovery.
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.
