Connecticut Injury Law Firm Offers Advice about Fire Safety

The Connecticut injury law firm, Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, wants to advise the residents of Connecticut about fire safety in the home. Fire prevention has been prevalent in the news, after the recent Christmas Day fire in Stamford, Connecticut that killed five members of the same family. Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers hopes that their fire safety tips will prevent Connecticut residents from being injured in fire accidents. Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers knows first-hand how devastating fire accidents can be after helping many burn victims with their personal injury claims. To learn more about personal injury claims, visit http://www.800perkins.com.  

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were 362,100 residential fires in 2010, resulting 2,555 deaths. There are steps that homeowners can take to avoid fire accidents. First, make sure that every level of your home has a fire detector and that there are fire detectors outside of the bedrooms. Homeowners should replace the batteries in the fire detectors annually. Fire extinguishers should be readily available in the house, especially in the kitchen, basement and garage. Flammable objects should be kept a safe distance away from portable heaters. Fireplaces and wood stoves should be clear of any newspapers, kindling and rugs. Always properly dispose of fireplace ashes. Smokers should properly put out cigarettes and cigars. All combustible items should be kept away from cooking areas in the kitchen. Barbeque grills should be positioned a safe distance away from the house siding and any wooden structures when in use.

Families should have a fire drill at their home, so that each family knows what to do in the event of a fire. Every family member should know where at least two exits are in each room. They should also know how to locate collapsible escape ladders. Pick a meeting place way from your home, so your family knows where to go in the event of a fire. Practice escaping from your house during the day and at night, so that your family is ready for all possible conditions. Following these safety tips will lower the risk of fire accidents in the home. The attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers want the residents of Connecticut to avoid preventable fire accidents and burn injuries.

If you or a loved has been injured in a fire accident due to the negligence of another, contact the Connecticut injury lawyers at Jonathan Perkins. The attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers offer a free case evaluation to all injury victims. To learn more about personal injury claims, visit www.800perkins.com.

About Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is committed to helping all those who have been injured by the actions or negligence of another person or entity.  The personal injury law firm based in Connecticut handles all types of personal injury claims including auto accident injuries, dangerous drug litigation, medical malpractice, product liability claims, premises liability and wrongful death.