Jackson, MS (September 14, 2023) – A child lost their life in a house fire in Jackson on Sunday, September 10. Responders say it occurred on Clinton Circle.
A woman who lived in the house that caught fire reported that her boyfriend’s one-year-old son lost his life in the blaze. She also reported that her nephew rescued another child who was in the house at the time.
The same woman also said that a worker with the electric company said that there may have been faulty wiring inside the house that caused the fire. Investigators in Jackson said they believe the fire was caused by a grill, but the situation is still under local law enforcement investigation.
No other details have been reported concerning the fire at this time.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Mississippi Structure Fires
In the United States, a home structure fire is reported approximately once every 93 seconds. Per year, over 300,000 structure fires are reported that injure and take the lives of numerous individuals. These fires happen for several reasons, however, cooking, smoking, adn electrical outlets are the main causes.
Mississippi sees fires each month across the state. Some of these are minor while others end up being catastrophic. These incidents occur in commercial and residential areas and often happen suddenly and unexpectedly. If you and your family have lost a loved one in a fatal fire, you may wonder where you can get the help you need to find justice and maybe even financial compensation. Losing a beloved family member in a fire is never easy, however, it happens to hundreds of families in Mississippi each year. If you have lost someone you love in a structure fire, you should talk to a lawyer who may be able to help you recover compensation for the damages you are facing.
Talking to a lawyer is one of the best ways that you can financially recover after losing a family member in a fire. Families are often left worrying about where they can turn if they lose someone they love, especially if their loved one was taken from them due to negligence. While you grieve the loss of your family member, having a Jackson wrongful death attorney on your side can help in many ways.
The aftermath of a wrongful death claim is never easy to face, which is why our attorneys at Mama Justice are here to help you. We are fully aware of the overwhelming nature of a situation like this, which is why we are here to help you get the financial compensation you need to pay for things like funeral costs, wage loss, and more. Even pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and loss of life enjoyment may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with a lawyer.
If you have sustained these losses, we will stand by your side. Please contact a wrongful death attorney at (888) 484-1476 for more information on your available options.
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