In Case Of Ceiling Collapse, Be Ready to Share All the Damage Details

All residential and business structures are subject to ceiling collapses. Even new buildings can suffer so much severe storm damage that hidden water leaks may eventually work their way down and contribute to excessive mold and ceiling collapses. Of course, tenants living in older buildings with poorly managed plumbing problems remain among the most likely […]

Types of Ceiling Collapse Accidents and Evidence to Give To Your Lawyer

Ceiling collapse accidents produce 6 distinct injury types: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, lacerations, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and psychological trauma. And each requires specific evidence to build a successful premises liability claim in New York. A tenant who is the victim of a leaking, cracked, water-stained, moldy, chipped, sagging, or otherwise defective ceiling […]

Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threats to NYC Pedestrian Safety

Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threat to NYC Pedestrian Safety For decades, most New York City pedestrians have assumed that being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street was the biggest danger they faced. Unfortunately, the December 2019 death of New York City architect Erica L. Tishman put everyone on notice that falling building […]

Ceiling Collapse Accident Attorneys Cite Water as One of the Most Common Causes of these Accidents

There are a number of reasons why ceilings collapse. A structural weakness brought about by a building code violation, excess snow buildup on a flat roof, or hurricane force winds collapsing a roof with weak gables are just a few causes. However, if you ever experience this misfortune, the most likely culprit will be water […]