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Gary, IL – Man Killed, Two Rescued in Apt Complex Fire on Ridge Rd

Gary, IL - Man Killed, Two Rescued in Apt Complex Fire on Ridge Rd

Gary, IL (October 7, 2022) – The fire broke out in an apartment complex in Gary, Indiana, killing one person overnight.

At around 9:15 p.m., firefighters were sent to the structure located near West Ridge Road. Firefighters battled to extinguish the blaze as smoke billowed from the roof.

Apartment 2B is the origin of the fire. Two people in the neighborhood were saved by firefighters, while a third male resident, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The ground story has a supermarket, while the above two stories house living quarters. Fire investigators have yet to determine what started the blaze, and the status of the injured people is now unclear.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family members of the deceased man. Our thoughts remain with the injured victims in hopes of their complete recovery.

Deaths Reported in Chicago Apartment Fires

Although house fires don’t happen often, they account for about a quarter of all fire-related injuries and 12% of all fire fatalities. Moreover, nearly 29% of all fires documented in the prior five years had happened in residences.

Every year, fire departments in the United States respond to an average of 344,000 house fires that need help. It is believed that 2,400 people perished, 12,000 were injured, and $8 billion in property was lost due to these flames.

Those who have lost everything in a home fire may be at a loss to know how to cope with the emotional and financial stresses that are piling up. People who have been injured sometimes have a difficult time getting reimbursement from insurance companies, which may lead to unthinkable hardships for them and their loved ones.

A legal remedy may be accessible to you even if this is challenging. If you or a loved one were injured in a fire that was the product of someone else’s negligence, you should contact a personal injury attorney in Chicago right once.

People who have suffered because of someone else’s carelessness might seek monetary damages in an Illinois court. Launching a wrongful death lawsuit is possible when someone’s carelessness or intentional wrongdoing directly results in the victim’s death. If the defendant is held guilty in a case, all those who depend on the defendant or are in some way connected to the defendant are entitled to monetary damages.

For these and many other reasons, anybody injured or any person whose loved one was killed in an avoidable fire should speak with an attorney as soon as possible after the blaze has been extinguished.

D&W Law Group can take legal action to get you the money you need and deserve if you or a loved one were wounded in a preventable fire.

Our belief is that no bereaved family should be left to deal with tragedy on their own. If you decide to engage with our organization, we promise to handle your claim quickly and thoroughly.

D&W Law Group’s lawyers have made it their life’s work to assist those in the Chicagoland region who have suffered harm due to the negligence or misconduct of others. Because insurers are concerned about their customers’ bottom lines, they work hard to keep settlements low. We will do all in our power to see that your medical and financial needs are met after a major disaster. Our legal team has represented individuals injured in a broad range of incidents in the Chicago region.

Call the offices of D&W Law Group at 312-888-8888 for a free consultation that is catered to your specific requirements. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers will listen to the details of your accident and look into your legal possibilities.

Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources, including news reports, police accident reports, social media posts, and sometimes eyewitness accounts, to compose these posts. Our firm has not independently verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, please let us know right away. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post upon request. 

Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation for business.  The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal advice or medical advice. If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, always seek medical assistance as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at the described accident scene.

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