New York City Apartment Ceiling Collapse Lawyer

New York City Apartment Ceiling Collapse Attorney A common type of apartment building accident is a ceiling collapse. What started as a peeling or cracked ceiling may one day lead to a portion of the ceiling collapsing and injuring someone. Even though the tenant may have complained to his super or building management, these types of problems are not always fixed timely. Ceiling collapse injuries include those to the head and neck or other portions of the body struck by falling plaster and debris from the collapse. Additionally, the shock of a collapse may lead an individual to slip, trip, and or...

30 September

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

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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 to be injured by this type of premises liability injury. Once you notice a ceiling water spot or see any water pouring down or sliding down the walls, you must ask your apartment manager (or the owner) to immediately fix all related problems. [table-of-content] Keep regular records of...

07 April

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

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You may need a ceiling collapse accident lawyer when a ceiling collapses in a place where it's not your fault. While it may sound rare to be injured from a collapsing ceiling, it's not quite as rare as you think if you live in very old apartments or work in old buildings. What's the most common reason for this ceiling collapses? And what evidence should you give your personal injury lawyer if you discover that you have a serious injury due to a chunk of ceiling hitting you? Ceiling Collapses from Neglected Plumbing Issues When you live in a multi-story apartment that's...

03 February

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Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threats to NYC Pedestrian Safety

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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 debris can suddenly take the life of any pedestrian. Ms. Tishman was walking near her office on the southeast corner of 49th Street and Seventh Avenue when a piece of loose terra cotta fell from a building – hitting her on the head and killing her. As...

28 September

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

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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 explain New York ceiling collapse accident attorneys at the F&A injury law firm. Wood, drywall, and plaster are common building materials used in ceilings. All of these materials are installed dry and will absorb water like a sponge. When this happens, the water both weakens and...

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New York City Apartment Ceiling Collapse Lawyer

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

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

Falling Debris Accidents Pose Serious Threats to NYC Pedestrian Safety

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