A fire outbreak either at home, office, or any other place is one of the most dreadful events. Over time, countless people have experienced their properties being razed down by the fire while they helplessly looked on, unable to help the situation. For most people, it is this powerlessness to save their properties from the burning flames that makes a fire outbreak situation even more dreadful and frustrating.
However, thanks to firefighters (professionals who have been specially trained to fight and minimize the effect of fire outbreaks), people are no longer as helpless during fire outbreak occurrences as they used to be, seeing that they can now call a team of firefighters to come help extinguish the fire and save the situation.
However, it seems like the lives of these saviors are being sacrificed daily on their duty posts while trying to save other lives and properties. This is because they become extremely exposed to one of the deadliest diseases on Earth today – cancer. It is reported by a 2016 research by the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety) that firefighters in the United States of America are at a 9 percent greater risk of being diagnosed for cancer than the rest of the U.S citizens.
Another research study by the International Association of Firefighters in 2017 reports that cancer is the disease that causes the most death among firefighters, with a 61% rate of career line-of-duty deaths among firefighters between 2002 and 2017 being caused by it.
These stats are quite alarming, and show that something must be done quickly to stop these unfortunate deaths of our noble firefighters.
Why is Cancer the Leading Cause of Death among Firefighters?
The reason why cancer has become such a frequently occurring disease among our firefighters today is not farfetched from the fact that landed properties today are built with more synthetic materials and furnished with almost everything synthetic. Thus, when there is a fire outbreak situation, properties do not only burn faster and hotter, they also release more toxic gasses into the atmosphere.
These toxic materials that are being emitted tend to stick on the uniforms of the firefighters, and from there it can easily transfer to their skin. More, during the process of firefighting, firefighters are very likely to breathe in these toxics too, all increasing their chances of contracting cancer.
How Can We Save our Firefighters?
Of course, our firefighters deserve to be saved too, and to do this, we have to cut down on the amount of synthetics we put into building and furnishing our properties.
More, firefighting outfits and departments could use some more funding to help them improve on their hygiene and facilities, as well as health care packages.
It is no doubt that firefighters do quite a lot in helping to save lives and properties from damages caused by fire, and they put themselves at risk in the process. There may be surprising ways, such as reconsidering the materials we use, that can greatly reduce the risks posed to firefighters.
Fire Accident Lawyer
Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., represents people and their families who have been injured or killed as a result of fire accidents. Our firm handles personal injury and wrongful death claims resulting from vehicle fires, industrial fires, building fires and fires on oil rigs and oil fields near Eagle Ford Shale, Texas, as well as others. If you need help, contact us now.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
ABOUT HERRMAN & HERRMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
With over 100 years of combined experience among the legal team of Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., our Texas personal injury attorneys have successfully resolved over 20,000 cases. When representing injured Texas residents, we fight for justice against wrongdoing and aggressively pursue the best resolution to complex personal injury claims.
If you or a loved one was injured, please get in touch with us for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., is a locally based law firm that holds negligent individuals and companies accountable for their wrongdoing. We are not a personal injury mill that advertises nationwide. We provide individualized advocacy in attending to all aspects of claims that involve. Our firm has offices in the following locations: Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi South Side, Dallas, Brownsville, McAllen, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Ft. Worth, TX.
We remain by our client’s side, handling all aspects of their claims and attending to all legal, medical, and financial needs. That dedication combines experience, legal knowledge, and insight from a former insurance adjuster and several former insurance defense attorneys. Whether our clients suffer from physical pain from an accident or the emotional grief of death, we treat clients with compassion. We put their mind at ease during difficult times by answering their questions concerning the length of their claim, medical bills, financial compensation, and their overall need for a lawyer.
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