Porch Collapse

There is nothing better than sitting outside and enjoying the pleasantness of a warm day with friends from the comfort of a porch. Recognizing this, many bars and restaurants have incorporated outdoor seating on elevated porches in the hope of drawing the business of these groups of people to patronize them.

Regrettably, however, these companies sometimes fail to take the measures necessary to ensure that the porch is structurally sound and, as a consequence, unsuspecting patrons may sustain serious injuries when the porch collapses. It is not uncommon for these accidents to result in the tragic deaths of those on or underneath the falling structure.

If you have been hurt or experienced the loss of a loved one due to a property owner’s negligence, then you may be entitled to file a civil lawsuit against the legally responsible party. Contact the Charleston premises liability lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to discuss the potential merits of a legal action in your specific circumstances.

Injuries Associated with Porch Collapse

Many different factors may contribute to a porch collapse. Inadequate maintenance, defective construction, the use of deficient materials, infestations of termites or other pests, weakening due to environmental exposure, and violation of the weight capacity are only some of the issues that may directly trigger such a devastating accident. Injuries that are commonly associated with a porch collapse are:

• Fractured bones
• Spinal cord injuries
• Crush injuries and resulting internal organ damage
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Severe lacerations and piercing wounds

Contact Us

You deserve to be fairly compensated for your injuries. Let us help you obtain the financial compensation that you are due. Contact the Charleston porch collapse lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 if a negligent property owner’s actions have caused you to suffer harm.