Ridgeland, MS (January 26, 2023) – Two dogs were killed, and a woman remains in critical condition after a house fire happened in Ridgeland on Thursday. The incident was reported to fire officials on Thursday, January 26.
Reports show the blaze occurred on Peach Orchard Drive. Units reported fire and smoke coming from a bedroom window of a home on the road. Fire officials were fast to enter the house and control the flames.
During their search of the house, firefighters found a woman and two dogs in need of medical attention. The woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition while CPR was performed on the dogs for over thirty minutes at the scene.
Despite life-saving efforts, the dogs lost their lives.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved and affected. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
House Fires in Mississippi
Each year, thousands of people in Mississippi sustain severe injuries or lose their lives in residential fires. Those who survive fire-related injuries have to figure out how to get through prolonged hospital stays and may be unable to immediately return to work for some time. This can have a negative impact on every aspect of their life.
Some common injuries that result from residential fires include smoke inhalation issues, severe burns, and even fatalities. Many factors can cause serious injuries and fatalities in a fire. Some common types of negligence that cause fires in homes include:
- Defective fire equipment
- Code violations by contractors/subcontractors
- Smoke detectors that don’t work
- Old electrical wiring
- Negligence on the part of the home/owner/resident
If you were hurt in a residential fire, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for your injuries. A personal injury attorney in Ridgeland from Mama Justice can help you build a solid legal claim and help you exercise your right toward financial compensation. You deserve to be compensated for your injuries, especially if they were caused by another person’s negligent actions.
Call the law office of Mama Justice as soon as you can to get started on your personal injury claim toward financial compensation. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis which means that our clients pay no upfront or out-of-pocket fees. We charge you nothing unless you are awarded financial compensation for your injuries and losses. You deserve to be able to make a full financial recovery so you can focus on your health and well-being. Call our law firm at (888) 484-1476 for more information on how we can help you.
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