Abilene, TX – Michael Czeto Killed in Fire on Caldwell Rd

Abilene, TX (December 14, 2020) – A fire in the Abilene area claimed one man’s life early Sunday morning. At around 3:50 a.m., on December 13, emergency crews were called to the site of a house fire on Caldwell Road.

Reports from authorities show that a single-family residential mobile home in the 4200 block of Caldwell Road caught on fire during the early morning hours for unknown reasons.

The fire caused extensive damage to the home extending from the floor to the roof. After extinguishing the fire, crews were able to enter the structure to search for victims.

Crews discovered 55-year-old Michael Czeto inside the home. He was fatally injured in the incident. Crews pronounced the man deceased due to his injuries. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Michael Czeto. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Fire Incidents in Texas

Every year, fires throughout the state of Texas impact the lives of thousands of families. These incidents often result in the complete loss of belongings, leave people homeless, and cause overwhelming mental and emotional pain and suffering. Regrettably, the negative consequences do not stop there. Fire incidents across Texas force thousands of people into area hospitals for the treatment of injuries. Severe burn injuries are not only painful, but they require extensive and costly medical treatment. Although we hope that everyone recovers from their injuries, this is far from the truth. Fire incidents claim the lives of hundreds of people throughout our state each year, leaving families to deal with the consequences.

Many families struggle to accept that their loved ones lost their lives as a result of another person’s negligence, defective wiring, faulty appliances, or for other reasons. Not only are families forced to experience overwhelming mental and emotional pain and suffering after an unexpected loss, but they are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funerals while dealing with lost earnings and other financial burdens. Although it can seem as if no amount of compensation will ever make us whole again after losing loved ones in accidents that are completely avoidable, families can work with wrongful death attorneys in Texas to obtain the compensation they need to cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Texas burn injury attorney Tara Gilmore-Low at Low Law Firm understands that there are few things more devastating than the sudden loss of a loved one, especially when they lose their lives in fire incidents that could have been prevented. For this reason, we strive to help families collect the maximum amount of compensation available while holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Contact our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Abilene at (325) 455-1889 to see how our team can help you. Schedule a free case review at your earliest convenience to see how our attorneys can help your family recover.

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