Apartment and House Fire Attorneys in Seattle, WA

In 2018, there were more than 24,900 reported fire incidents in Washington state, per the Washington State Patrol (WSP). 67 people were killed in fire incidents that year.

In nearly 20 percent of those incidents, the cause of the fire was undetermined. And 45 of the fire fatalities in 2018 occurred in residences, such as a home or apartment.

1,766 of the fire incidents in 2018 also were attributed to a “Failure of equipment or heat source,” which can sometimes serve as proof of negligence in personal injury or wrongful death claims. For example, if a tenant is injured in a fire caused by a landlord’s failure to properly maintain or repair home appliances, that could place liability on the homeowner for the tenant’s injuries.

Fires in Washington also frequently occur in hotels, vacation homes, rental facilities, restaurants, public buildings, and other locations outside of homes and apartments. The fact remains that if someone suffers harm due to the negligence or fault of another party, consulting with the attorneys at Davis Law Group Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers may be the first step to achieving justice.