Building Fire

Property owners have a duty to protect all residents, guests, and visitors to their buildings from serious harm. Whether this means routinely inspecting the building for hazardous conditions or scheduling repairs to electrical systems, property owners should always put safety first. Unfortunately, when a landlord or building manager takes shortcuts, it can result in catastrophic fires, serious injuries, and innocent lives being lost.

If you or someone you love was injured in a building fire, you should consider all of your legal options. If your losses were caused by a careless property owner, you deserve full compensation in a premises liability claim. At The Lenahan Law Firm, our Dallas building fire injury attorneys can work with local authorities to investigate the fire and determine if you can file a claim for compensation. To discuss your case in a free consultation, call us at (214) 295-1008.

A house fire can be a disaster, leading to serious injuries or death. Building owners are responsible for maintaining their properties and ensuring the safety of all guests, visitors, and residents. This includes maintaining all fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers; ensuring all gas and electrical systems are up to code, clearing marked emergency exits, and removing debris and brush that could cause a fire. When a building owner fails to maintain a premises in a reasonably safe manner, that owner may be held liable for the injuries sustained by innocent people in a fire.

Home fires killed 112 people in Texas in 2021, as reported by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). The top five causes of residential fires are listed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

Cooking: This is the leading cause of reported home fires and the second leading cause of home fire fatalities.