Man Seriously Burned In Thousand Oaks Fire At Motel 6 on Newbury Road
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA (February 15, 2023) – A man was seriously injured in a fire at a Thousand Oaks Motel 6 on 1516 Newbury Road.
Ventura Count officials are saying that the collision took place on Monday night. A man had to be rescued from a ground floor unit at the Motel 6 after a fire started.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment for serious injuries.
Firefighters were eventually able to put out the fire. A full investigation into the source of the blaze remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Thousand Oaks Hotel Fires
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured in residential fires every year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “More than one-quarter (26%) of reported fires in 2015-2019 occurred in homes. Even worse, three-quarters (75%) of civilian fire deaths and almost three-quarters (72%) of all reported injuries were caused by home fires.” There are a number of common causes of fires.
- Cooking
- Electrical malfunctions
- Lit candles
- Space heaters
Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When a property is in a dangerous condition and this contributes to a fire, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person that is injured in a fire at a Motel 6 may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A premises liability attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Thousand Oaks Hotel Fire
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the man injured in this fire at Motel 6. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. Steps should be taken to prevent other accidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a hotel fire? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
