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William Arnold: Fire Safety Negligence? Tragically Loses Life in DeKalb County, GA Apartment Fire. (Fox5Atlanta.com)
Could the death from this apartment fire have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Our firm represents victims of fire safety negligence across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
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An apartment fire in Atlanta, GA Sunday morning, May 5, 2024, tragically claimed one life.
As reported by Fox5Atlanta.com, “[o]ne person died, and six people were injured when a fire tore through a DeKalb County apartment building on Sunday morning. The fire erupted before noon at [an apartment complex], located at 2000 Bouldercrest Road, just south of Key Road.”
11Alive.com is reporting, “[f]irefighters said the building affected was a ‘total loss.’ They added that people were seen ‘jumping on arrival.'”
According to WSBtv.com, “William Arnold also known as ‘Hawk’ died. He was 75 years old and lived alone…A total of six people were injured and dozens lost everything they owned.”
Fire inspectors continue to investigate the cause of the fire.
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As authorities continue their investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of fire safety measures at the complex may have contributed to this incident.
- What fire safety measures, such as working smoke detectors, fire sprinklers and emergency exits, were in place and working at the time of the fire?
- When was the last fire inspection performed on the property?
- Were any safety measures added after any previous inspections?
- Was the property owner or management aware of any inadequate fire safety measures present prior to the fire?
As details of this fire continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the apartment complex failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those residents and guests legally on the premises. Under certain State law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex have a duty to protect residents and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence. Should the apartment complex be found at fault, the family of William Arnold may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their loss and suffering.
As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the family of William Arnold retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty fire alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and the families best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.
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