Long Creek, IL (September 24, 2024) – A fire severely damaged a home on Watson Drive in Long Creek Township outside of Decatur and sent one man to the hospital on Tuesday, September 24.

The incident took place after an apparent explosion around 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday. It’s not clear what may have exploded or what caused the fire. Authorities say one man was inside the home and was taken to the hospital. When crews arrived at the scene, there was heavy fire coming through the center of the house. No other details were released about the cause of the fire, though it is currently being investigated by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones in hopes of their full recovery.

Residential Fires in Illinois

Despite our state’s stringent fire safety regulations, including the need for carbon monoxide detectors in homes with fuel-burning equipment and the mandated installation and upkeep of smoke detectors in all dwellings, fires still occur much too often.

Moreover, Chicago home fires are generally sourced from gas seepage and leaks, appliance defects or bad wiring, smoking, cooking, etc. As follows, there are a few different legitimate personal injury claims for injuries received in a Chicago home fire, which include but are not limited to the following:

  • Faulty electrical wiring: For instance, when a landlord neglects to check and fix malfunctioning electrical wiring in a rental property, that can result in a fire for which they are ultimately at fault.
  • Appliance defects: An appliance maker intentionally marketed units with a manufacturing flaw that may have caused a fire.
  • Gas company negligence: An explosion could occur due to a gas company’s disregard for concerns about the smell of gas, for example.
  • Contractor error: If a contractor fitted a gas stove incorrectly, which resulted in a hazardous gas leak and fire, they could be held liable.

Discuss the specifics of your residential fire with a knowledgeable Chicago injury lawyer to determine if you have a strong case. Fortunately, after an accident, our staff at the Romaker Law Firm is available to address any inquiries. Do not hesitate to seek the justice you are entitled to if another party’s carelessness resulted in your suffering injuries or a loved one passed away in an avoidable house fire.

Here at the Romaker Law Firm, our team has fought for Illinois and Chicagoland citizens to get fair compensation for their losses after an accident for over two decades. Get in touch with our Long Creek premises liability attorney at 312-377-7000 to find out how to move forward after a house fire has left you injured or claimed the life of a loved one.

 

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