Investigation Underway After Man Died In Jamaica, Queens Garage Explosion
JAMAICA, QUEENS (September 19, 2024) – A man has tragically died in an explosion while working on a vehicle inside of a Jamaica, Queens garage on 89th Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 1:58 a.m. on Thursday. There was an explosion and fire in the garage.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. They found him unresponsive with burns across his body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Queens Garage Fires
Residential fires remain a leading cause of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2022, 1,504,500 fires resulted in 3,790 civilian deaths and 13,250 injuries. In addition, there were 96 on-duty firefighter deaths. This fatal injury count is higher than recent years and the highest since 2013, when 98 on-duty deaths were reported.” There are a number of common causes of home fires.
- Faulty wiring
- Lithium ion batteries
- Cooking accidents
- Heater malfunctions
Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for a garage fire. For example, the manufacturer of a vehicle could be held at fault. Car companies have a legal obligation to create products that are reasonably safe. When a company creates a car with design defects, this can form the basis of a product liability claim. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An experienced attorney should be contacted.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any home fire. Victims are often left with serious injuries. They may also be forced out of their residence. The family of any person who is killed in a home fire is able to seek some measure of accountability through legal action. In particular, they may be able to purse damages through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York City Garage Fires
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this Queens garage fire. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the FDNY.
Do you need more information about a Queens apartment fire? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
