New York Construction Accident Lawyer Adnan Munawar Issues a Statement After East Village Apartment Building Explodes

NEW YORK, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Horror struck the East Village yesterday as an explosion rocked the neighborhood, resulting in a seven-alarm fire, a building collapse, and several injuries ABC News reported. (Fire Rages After Explosion, Collapse At East Village Apartment Building, March 26, 2015). Around 3:15pm, an explosion was reported on the Corner of Second Avenue and East 7th Street. As the FDNY arrived at the scene at 121 and 123 2nd Avenue to find fire and smoke pluming throughout. The explosion is believed to have started at building 121 and to have quickly spread to the adjacent structure.

Firefighters poured water onto the flames but had to retreat due to the intensity of the heat and smoke. The front of the building collapsed and pieces of the top floor of the second building started chipping off in chunks. Early reports suspect a natural gas leak to be the cause of the explosion, but no conclusions can be made at this time. Preliminarily twelve people were listed as injured, four critically, with victims being taken to Bellvue Hospital and the burn unit at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Authorities are urging anyone who knows anyone who lives in the building to call 311 so they can account for all missing persons.

"This is an accident of unimaginable proportions and we can only hope that there are ultimately no fatalities," said Adnan Munawar, Partner at Munawar & Andrews-Santillo LLP. "A building explosion is not something anyone anticipates in their daily lives and the shock and horror those affected by this tragedy must be tremendous. Our hearts go out to the victims and their friends and loved ones. We would also like to express our gratitude to the brave men and women who are risking their own lives to put this fire out and prevent any further injury to the public."

"When something of this magnitude occurs it is especially important that victims and their families know what to do next. The shock and injury of such an incident can leave people feeling uncertain isolated, and it is essential that they seek the assistance of someone who knows how to navigate such horrible situations. Amidst such chaos, it can seem impossible to know who is the responsible party, but without such information, protecting your rights can prove to be quite difficult. The right advocate will know what questions to ask, what experts to consult, and exactly how to prove the cause of your injuries. And remember, consulting with a personal injury attorney is free, and you only ever pay a fee when you collect, so virtually anyone can afford quality, invaluable representation."

If you or a loved one has suffered and injury, medical condition, or worse, as a result of a building accident in New York, you should contact a New York Building Accident lawyer today at 212.400.4000 to receive information about the your rights under the law and how to pursue claims for the compensation you deserve.

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