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What Should You Know about Deck Collapse?

Having a ramp or deck collapse under you can be a traumatic experience and one you would never expect to happen. However, if you Google these types of collapses, you would be surprised to discover how frequently they occur. It has occurred with decks attached to homes and decks attached to restaurants or bars.

What Can Cause a Deck to Collapse?

Some of the more common reasons decks collapse include:

Exceeding the total capacity number that a deck could hold would point to negligence on the part of the property owner or the property owner’s agent. Today there are IRC (International Residential Code) safety requirements for building decks. Even so, many decks that collapse are older and were built before permits or IRC requirements existed.

Who Is Liable in a Deck Collapse Accident?

If you suffered injury in a deck collapse, your attorney would investigate to determine whether negligence occurred and determine whether parties should be held accountable. In a premises liability claim, evidence would establish the basis for a lawsuit. The following parties may be subject to legal action:

At Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your injuries and whether grounds exist for pursuing a lawsuit.

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