Electrical Fires

Electrical fires are one of the most difficult types of fire to extinguish. If the power source cannot be easily shut off completely, it is impossible to use water to extinguish the fire. Spraying anything that conducts electricity on an electrical fire puts firefighters and anyone nearby at risk of electrocution, and may help the fire to spread.

If you or someone you love has been injured by an electrical fire caused by another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more about your legal rights, call Harrisburg premises liability lawyers Lowenthal Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.

Causes of Electrical Fires

Most electrical fires are caused by short-circuits or other defects in electrical products. Bad wiring, manufacturing faults, and the reckless placement or use of electronics can all result in the release of enough energy to ignite combustible substances. Electrical fires can also be caused by overloaded transformers, incorrectly-installed circuit breakers, and numerous other residential causes.

Responding to Electrical Fires

Unlike the majority of residential and commercial building fires, which can ordinarily be extinguished using water or foam, it is necessary to take other measures with electrical fires. In response to the number of firefighters who have died from electrocution, scientists have developed a number of non-conductive agents. Firefighters today draw from a range of gaseous and dry powdered chemical suppressants, but nothing can undo the damage caused by a negligent property owner.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by an electrical fire caused by another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, losses, and suffering. To discuss your case, contact the compassionate electrical fire injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today by calling 610-667-7511.