Man Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Mother Dies In Texas Wildfires

83-year-old Joyce Blankenship died when a wildfire enveloped her neighborhood in the town of Stinnett, Texas, located northeast of Amarillo. The fire burned for nearly 3 weeks and was the largest and most destructive in the recorded history of Texas, burning more than 1 million acres, dozens of homes, and thousands of livestock.

According to officials, it is believed that the fire was started by powerlines. One utility company, Xcel Energy, admitted that some of their equipment may have played a role.

Joyce Blankenship’s son, Paul Blankenship, filed a lawsuit naming Xcel Energy, Southwestern Public Service and Osmose Utilities as defendants. The lawsuit alleges the fire started when a faulty wooden utility pole snapped, allowing the powers line to make contact with the ground. Thus, the fire was entirely preventable.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a fire that could have been avoided, call the law firm of Abraham and Watkins today. It is imperative that you find a law firm to manage your claim as soon as possible following an injury or death of a family member. Further, it is important to find a skilled law firm with experience handling these cases to ensure that the responsible parties are held fully accountable.

The law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner is the oldest personal injury firm in Texas, and our attorneys are standing by to assist with your claim. Call us today at 713-222-7211 or 1-800-870-9584 for your free consultation.