New York Ceiling Collapse Lawyer

Whether caused by weather or human negligence, the consequences of a ceiling collapse can be catastrophic. Since debris and other dangerous material may fall on the victim from above, injuries are often to the head and upper body and can be very serious. After a ceiling collapse, you need a trustworthy and capable attorney to help you get out from under the turmoil of this accident.

Having a personal injury attorney who both understands New York law and has experience with ceiling collapse cases is crucial. You will want a legal team that is interested in you personally and wants to safeguard and preserve your family’s interests. The New York City law firm of Hill & Moin LLP is precisely that. With us, it’s “like having a lawyer in your family,” as many of our clients have said.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a ceiling collapse accident, please reach out to Hill & Moin. Contact us online or call (212) 668-6000 to speak with a ceiling collapse lawyer for a free case evaluation.

Common Causes of Ceiling Collapses in New York

Determining why a ceiling collapsed is not always obvious. And even if the cause does seem obvious, establishing who is to blame, or liable, might be complicated. But no matter the cause, when we handle your case, our Hill & Moin LLP ceiling collapse accident lawyers can determine both the cause of the collapse and who bears  responsibility for the collapse so we can pursue the client’s compensation.

Among the most common reasons for a collapse in New York are the following:

• Structural damage caused by stored items: If stored items are not safely secured, they can fall and cause structural damage. Also, stored items of excessive weight may weaken the structure of this area. If these items fall, they could break through the structurally-weakened area.
• Leaking pipes: Pipes that leak above the ceiling may allow water and other liquid to drain or pour onto the structure below and weaken it, resulting in a collapse.
• Code violations: Violations of the building code during construction may result in an inferior ceiling.
• Negligent maintenance: A property owner may neglect or provide poor, faulty maintenance of the ceiling.
• Ceiling remodel: A poor remodel may weaken this area of the infrastructure. This could be the result when installing a skylight, new lighting systems, conduits used in heating, ventilation, or air conditioning.
• Snow or ice: An accumulation of snow or ice that is not removed can create too much weight that causes a ceiling collapse.
• Water damage: Water that does not drain off the roof properly in a rainstorm, thunderstorm, or perhaps a “superstorm” may weaken the roof and cause a collapse.
• Fire: A fire in the building may weaken the structure, including the ceilings, and cause it to collapse.

Of course, these are not all the possible reasons a ceiling collapse may occur. To determine what type of negligence caused the collapse accident you experienced, talk with a capable lawyer from the law firm of Hill & Moin LLP. You deserve caring professionalism, and we provide it. What’s more, we can help our clients identify how and why they experienced a ceiling collapse accident.  

Serious Injuries From a Ceiling Collapse in New York

The injuries and other damage sustained when a ceiling collapses vary. Regardless of the extent of the ceiling collapse, you deserve financial compensation for your injuries.

You have the right to sue for fair compensation. The lawyers associated with the legal team at Hill & Moin LLP in New York, NY, can assess your injuries and other damages of the ceiling collapse in connection with your claim. We work to get our clients the funds needed to recover.

We have helped clients receive restitution for the following:

• Broken nose
• Broken hands, arms, and legs
• Facial lacerations and scars
• Traumatic eye injuries, resulting in partial to complete blindness
• Permanent disfigurement
• Skull fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Brain hemorrhaging
• Neck fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Fractured vertebrae
• Fatality

Compensation You May be Entitled To

Several financial hardships and losses may result from your ceiling collapse accident. When we take on your case, our goal is for you to receive the maximum compensation available for your injuries and damages.

Your compensation may include:

• Medical costs: Medical bills associated with your accident, including ambulance ride, hospital bills, and treatment
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for the psychological damage created by your accident; the repercussions could take the form of psychological scarring, fear, PTSD, and anxiety
• Lost wages: If you have missed work and income due to your injury, you can recoup your lost earnings
• Future earnings: This is reimbursement for future wages that you may not receive because of your injury; you may lose income due to continuing medical treatment and therapy that prevents you from working
• Lost possessions: Personal property may have been damaged in the accident, including items broken or lost; these items may be essential to your work, a treasured gift from a family member, or an important daily item
• Cost of relocating: The damage to your home may be so severe that you have to move, but it’s possible these costs can be recovered

Don’t Wonder About Your Rights – Contact Us!

Just as you did not stay trapped underneath the debris of the ceiling collapse, you don’t have to remain trapped and smothered by the financial consequences of your accident. Instead, contact a ceiling collapse attorney from the experienced New York City law firm of Hill & Moin LLP. 

We can help “get you out from under” the financial stress and problems of your accident, so to speak. We know that you want to focus on getting healthy and making sure your family is financially secure; we will work tirelessly to help you meet that goal.We have obtained millions of dollars in awards and settlements for our clients in premises liability claims. In one case, we obtained a $2.5 million settlement for a client after a ceiling crashed on him. In another, we helped one client receive over $4 million for the landlord’s negligence which caused a skull fracture and brain injuries to a young child.

Let our law firm be like “having a lawyer in your family” who relieves your legal stresses. Our personal injury lawyers do all we can to hold up a legal shield to protect our clients and help them receive the compensation they deserve.

Don’t wonder about your rights! If you or a loved one has been injured in a ceiling collapse accident, please contact a personal injury lawyer at Hill & Moin in New York, NY. 

Fill out the form online or call our office phone number at (212) 668-6000 to learn your Personal Injury Recovery SolutionsⓇ in a free case evaluation.