[07-12-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – At Least One Person Injured After Apartment Fire in Hollywood

At least one person was injured after an apartment building fire in Hollywood, Los Angeles, late Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the incident happened around 5:20 p.m. in the 7700 block of Hollywood Boulevard near Ogden Drive.

The firefighters found a two-story garden-style apartment building on fire. Reports say that it originated inside a carport where two vehicles were burning. Its flames made its way to the building’s attic.

A woman was rescued from the building’s second floor. The victim suffered minor burn injuries and was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The fire lasted for more than 90 minutes and spread to nearby apartment buildings. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

Renowned Burn Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles

Having an experienced lawyer on your side can soothe the emotional and psychological scars caused by a serious burn. Severe burns affect more than the wound area, unlike minor burns.

Please contact our law firm if you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries in California. We hope to help you recover from this terrible wound. You’ll always have these scars as a reminder of the terrible things that happened to you. We believe that all pain and suffering should be eliminated as soon as possible.

After experiencing this kind of trauma, filing a claim can help you fight for the compensation you deserve. You should consult a lawyer before filing a lawsuit or settling with the defendant’s insurance company.

Our renowned Los Angeles burn injury lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have the recognition and vast experience to advocate for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 Million as of yet.

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What Should I Do After an Accident?

Burn injuries can make it difficult to think clearly. A claim against the negligent party may be significantly affected by what you say and do at the accident scene. You can protect your personal injury claim value by following these guidelines:

• Call 911 immediately, especially if you or a loved one was hurt. Law enforcement officials can interview witnesses and collect evidence for a report.
• Always be straightforward and avoid making assumptions when communicating with authorities or your insurance provider.
• You should not admit your wrongdoing to anyone, not even the police. Insurance companies may use such actions as evidence to reject victims’ claims.
• Seek medical assistance as soon as possible. Visit a hospital or your primary care provider immediately. Injuries may be treated less severely if treated promptly.
• Gather all paperwork associated with the incident, including a copy of the police report, medical bills, the other driver’s contact information, and a plan for treating your injuries.
• Contact the appropriate authorities to obtain a copy of the police report.
• Alternatively, you can use our online form. We will process your request as soon as we can access the report.
• Get free guidance on making the most of your insurance claim from an experienced California burn injury lawyer.

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Burn Injury Accident Statistics

Even if burn victim recovers fully, they may forever bear their ordeal’s mental and physical scars. Psychological distress is common among burn survivors and can take the form of PTSD or nightmares about their experience. Fearing further injury to their burns, they may hesitate to return to their routine.

According to the American Burn Association (2002), 1.1 million people in the US seek medical attention for burns yearly. In reality, about 4,500 of them pass away every year. Up to 10,000 deaths annually in the United States are attributed to burn injuries and infections.

Burn injuries are still a significant cause of unintentional death and injury in the US. Emergency rooms treated about 486,000 burn or fire injuries between 2011 and 2015.

Skin wounds may cause psychological complications like PTSD or nightmares. They might be unwilling to return to their routine for fear of being burned again.