Fire Prevention and safety is an important issue for children to be aware of as well as parents.  Young children under the ages of 5 and under are more likely to die in a household fire then any other age group.  Often young children are afraid of fire, but are not aware of hazards and dangers that can actually cause a fire.  Therefore, they may be more at risk of be trapped in a burning area.  For instance, appliances should be turned off when not in use, and older malfunctioning appliances should be replaced to prevent fires from igniting.  Additionally, lighters should be kept away from the reach of children.  Further, smoke detectors are essential for keeping children safe.  However, if the smoke detectors malfunction or do not work properly they can fail to prevent and alert the household of a fire. 

If a child is injured or tragically killed in a fire, liability can arise if the fire is caused intentionally or even unintentionally, by a third party.  For instance, a cause of action may arise if an exterminator working at a homeowner’s home commences to smoke a cigarette outside of the home without the homeowner’s knowledge, and carelessly throws the cigarette into the bushes, which burns the house.  If the child is injured in the fire, but is able to escape the fire, the parents’ may have a cause of action against exterminator and his or her employer for damages.

If your child is injured in a fire due to the negligence of another, you should consult with an experienced West Palm Beach child injury lawyer. The experienced and knowledgeable Florida Child Injury Lawyers of Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. will fight to recover for the injured child the compensation and justice he or she deserves.  Our experienced team of lawyers and staff will use their skills and knowledge to give your family justice and peace of mind.  You need an experienced West Palm Beach child injury lawyer.  Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.