One Person Died In Buffalo Grove Died In House Fire

Personal Injury - July 29, 2024

Investigation Underway After One Person Died In Buffalo Grove House fire That Started In Garage

One Person Died In Buffalo Grove Died In House Fire

BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS (July 29, 2024) – One person has tragically died in a Buffalo Grove house fire along the 600-block of Woodhollow Lane.

Lake County officials are saying that the incident took place around 10:20 a.m. on Monday. A fire broke out at the Buffalo Grove home after it started in the garage.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to put out the fire. One person was removed from the house and later pronounced dead.

It remains unclear what caused the fire. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Cook County House Fires

Residential fires remain one of the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths in the United States. According to The Zebra, “In a five-year period, house fires caused 2,620 deaths and $6.9 billion in property damage (NFPA). In 2018, the national average was 2.5 civilian fire deaths and 9.8 injuries per 1,000 fires (NFDR).” There are a number of common causes of residential fires.

  • Cooking accidents
  • Heating equipment
  • Electrical malfunctions
  • Faulty appliances

There could be numerous sources of liability for any home fire. For example, the company that manufactured a product like a furnace or water heater could be liable. Companies have a legal obligation to create products that are reasonably safe. If a product has some type of design defect that contributes to an accident, this could form the basis of a strict liability claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any residential fire.

  • Medical records should be preserved.
  • The cause of the fire should be determined.
  • Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
  • An independent investigation should be conducted.

Residential fires are often highly preventable. They often involve products that are unsafe. This could include vehicles, heaters, or lights with design defects. However, the companies that make these products will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if someone is killed in a residential fire. This is why it is so important that all residential fires are thoroughly investigated.

Investigating Cook County House Fires

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person who died in this Buffalo Grove house fire. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Do you need more information about a Buffalo Grove house fire? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and information that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.