$6.55 Million Settlement for a West Village Apartment Fire Survivor

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $6.55 million settlement for a woman who suffered severe burns while trying to rescue a friend from an apartment fire in Manhattan’s West Village.

A Christmas tree fire and an attempt to save a friend

A dried-out, 20-foot Christmas tree ignited in a lower level with high ceilings. The fire spread quickly through the apartment. Our client rushed to help a friend who was directly in the fire’s path.

She suffered severe burns to her face and body, requiring months of hospitalization and a long recovery.

Finding compensation beyond the insurance limits

Our team conducted a nationwide asset search that uncovered substantial personal assets belonging to the defendants. The defendants ultimately contributed $1 million beyond the full limits of their insurance coverage.

The case resolved for $6.55 million. The recovery provided financial support for our client after life-changing burn injuries.

Standing beside a fire survivor

“It was an honor to stand beside a woman whose resilience redefined strength. She reminded us why we do this at Raphaelson & Levine: to honor courage, restore dignity, and help extraordinary people move forward.”

— Howard Raphaelson, Partner, Attorney

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