Fires

New Orleans Fire Accident Lawyers

The law firm of Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is committed to providing clients not only with legal advocacy in personal injury cases, but also information aimed at safety and prevention.

Whether occurring at home, work, or at a presumably safe public space, fire accidents are frightening. That fear can be debilitating, making it difficult to make split-second decisions. Our firm believes that information can empower and help you better know how to react to and minimize unforeseen events.

Ensuring a Safe Workplace

• Make sure that you know where each emergency exit is located in your building, plant or refinery to avoid delays in evacuation in the event of a fire. Accidents are less likely to occur when employees possess this knowledge.
• If your employers provide portable fire extinguishers, it is important that every employee understands the location and proper usage of this type of equipment.
• OSHA requires emergency action plans related to fire detection systems. Work with your department to make sure of the following:
• Emergency exit routes are designated.
• There is a method to account for all employees.
• Procedures are always available to employees.
• An evacuation procedure is in place for plant employees who stay to shut down plant equipment.
• A system of alerting employees of a fire emergency is in place throughout the workplace campus.
• Emergency training has taken place and is ongoing.
• A system of training new employees in fire safety is a component of orientation.

Pursuing Legal Recourse

At Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP, our attorneys take a novel and creative approach to securing compensation to clients injured in a fire accident. We address such matters as fire insurance coverage, business interruption and loss, smoke inhalation and employer or property owner negligence, closely examining the factors that come into play in your case specifically. We invite you to look at our representative cases for more information on how we assist clients.

If you have sustained a burn injury in a workplace fire accident and require the able hand of a personal injury law firm dedicated to prevention, advocacy and restoration, contact Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP today to schedule a free initial consultation with a member of our legal staff.