San Antonio, TX (February 11, 2022) – A fire incident reported on the city’s East Side has claimed one woman’s life. At around 1 a.m., on February 10, emergency crews were requested on-site at a fire incident on Utah Street.

Reports from the San Antonio Fire Department show that a fire broke out inside a home located in the 200 block of Utah Street. The fire caused significant damage to the home.

An elderly woman at the residence suffered severe injuries in the fire. Authorities pronounced the 67-year-old woman deceased from her injuries.

A man escaped the home with burn injuries and was transported to a local hospital for care.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the man who was injured in this fire. We hope for his full recovery.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who lost her life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Fire Incidents in Texas

Fire incidents take place in Texas and across the United States at an alarming rate. Not only do these incidents cause significant damages and material loss, but they can result in severe injuries to those involved as well. Regrettably, hundreds of people end up losing their lives as a result of their injuries.

When families lose loved ones in fire incidents, due to negligence, they may have legal options available to help them recover financial compensation that they can use to cover various costs they face moving forward. A skilled legal team can review the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s incident and help you recover compensation for:

  • Lost earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost benefits
  • Property damages
  • Loss of consortium
  • And more

Meeting with a San Antonio wrongful death lawyer at your earliest convenience can help to ensure you are in the best position possible to pursue legal actions against negligent parties.

San Antonio Wrongful Death Lawyers

We wholeheartedly believe that families should recover compensation to help cover the costs they face as a result of another person’s reckless and negligent actions. Our San Antonio premises liability accident lawyers at Packard Law Firm will investigate your loved one’s accident, work with experts to build the strongest case imaginable, and aggressively negotiate financial compensation on your behalf. We understand that taking legal action may be the last thing on your mind. For this reason, our team will take all of the legal work off of your hands.

Our team will not only fight to protect your legal rights, but we will advocate on your behalf to ensure your best interests are represented throughout the entire legal process. If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, do not wait to get justice. Contact our Texas personal injury law firm at your earliest convenience to meet with our team to see how we can help you. Call (210) 340-8877 to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation to get started today.

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Disclaimer: We hope our readers will be reminded to slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being injured in a serious accident. This is not a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post does not constitute legal or medical advice. The photograph in this post was not taken at the accident scene.