Building Collapse

A building collapse can include a floor or ceiling collapsing and even stairs that cave in. The causes of these collapses are often due to degenerative conditions like water leaks, mold growth from fire damages. To combat this problem quickly, tenants should report complaints about their buildings as soon as possible, so the owners take action before something worse happens.

Nobody ever expects a building to collapse, whether it is under construction, finished, in use, or about to be demolished. A collapse can be total or partial, and in either case, the results can be catastrophic and often deadly.

Victims of a building collapse need experienced lawyers to help them obtain the compensation they deserve for the pain and trauma they’ve endured. We will help you and your family through this complicated legal process.

Why Do Buildings Collapse?

The collapse of a building can be terrifying and deadly. Buildings should make us feel safe and protected from the environment. However, buildings can suddenly collapse due to:

• Defects in construction
• Unauthorized Changes During Construction
• Ceiling collapse
• Natural causes
• Rust, Mold, or Water Leaks
• Termites
• Excessive ice and snow
• Decay
• Pressure of weight
• Blasts, tremors, and vibrations.
• Engineering or Design Failures

Although a building collapse may be sudden, it is also

preventable. Property owners must abide by strict construction laws and building codes. Proper supervision and maintenance can usually detect potential flaws in a structure. When builders prioritize deadlines and costs over appropriate planning and construction, disasters may occur. However, even buildings that are well built will eventually develop problems. The average lifespan of modern buildings is approximately 60 years.

Who Is Responsible for Causing a Building Collapse?

One of the most essential parts in finding out who to sue for a building collapse is determining whether or not that party should have anticipated and prevented it from happening. To do this, they must determine which cause was responsible for causing the defect.

Parties that may be liable in the event of a partial or total building collapse include:

• Demolition Foremen: the demolition process is a gradual and controlled event, but can be dangerous if not handled with care. Workers should make sure to take the necessary precautions so that they do not endanger themselves or others in the vicinity during construction.
• Building Managers or Landlords: if something destructive like mold or rust has been left untreated for too long on a property then the building manager may be held responsible.
• General Contractors: a general contractor may be liable for the costs of correcting improperly constructed buildings.
• Subcontractors: If a specific phase of the building process was improperly done, such as a welding job that did not properly bond together leading to compromised structural integrity, a subcontractor may be held liable.
• Engineers or Architects: Sometimes a building can be built precisely to specifications but still fail because of an error made in the plans by the engineer or architect.

In building collapse cases, you must determine legal liability. Our law firm is equipped to investigate the causes of collapsed buildings, analyzing:

• Defective construction
• Poor maintenance
• Design deficiencies
• Material deficiencies
• Foundation and soil issues
• External impacts
• Improper renovation or demolition
• Quality of workmanship
• Substandard excavation
• Adjacent or underground excavation work

How To Find Legal Help In Case Of Building Collapse?

We work with a team of medical experts to help victims of building collapse incidents recover from their injuries. Anyone in or near a building collapse can suffer traumatic and life-changing injuries. The range of injuries can be fractures, cuts, and abrasions, to more serious injuries, such as brain and spinal cord injuries. Whether you need medical treatment and rehabilitation or surgical intervention, our law firm can help you find the best medical care to document your personal injury claim properly. We will fight to get your maximum compensation for pain and suffering as soon as possible.

Our firm of premises liability attorneys is prepared for building collapse lawsuits. We will ensure that construction companies and property owners will be held responsible for your injuries. If you were a victim of negligence in a building collapse incident, you have rights under the law, and our attorneys will fight to get the justice and maximum compensation you deserve.

Contact us for a free consultation, call (888) 998-7165 or tell us about your case using our online form above. We will review your case for free.