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Dennis Jackson: Fire Safety Negligence? Tragically Loses Life in Las Vegas, NV Apartment Fire. (8NewsNow.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 Las Vegas, NV Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2024, tragically claimed one life.
As reported by 8NewsNow.com, “[the fire] took place shortly before 5 p.m. at 5055 Duneville Street near Tropicana Avenue and Jones Boulevard in a two-story multi-family dwelling.”
Fox5Vegas.com is reporting, “[o]nce fire crews entered the apartment they found one person who died.”
ReviewJournal.com is reporting, “[t]he Clark County coroner’s office has identified the victim…as 68-year-old Dennis Jackson.”
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. The following questions are relevant:
- 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 aware of any inadequate fire safety measures present prior to the fire?
Fires in apartment buildings are many times preventable, and injuries or loss of life may be prevented by taking reasonable measures such as the following:
- Install and maintain fire, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and alarms
- Create an emergency escape plan and post in conspicuous areas throughout the property.
- Continuously ensure that fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment is operable.
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 Dennis Jackson 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 Dennis Jackson 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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