When a property owner fails to abide by their legal duty and people sustain injuries, they have acted negligently. Negligence can take many forms in porch collapse and other premises liability cases. Some examples include:
Failing to ensure proper design and construction of a porch
Not performing adequate inspections or maintenance on the porch
Not warning tenants or guests of maximum porch capacity
Violating building codes
Determining the cause of a porch collapse can require a thorough investigation. Construction and engineering experts may have to examine what exactly led to the collapse. Further, there must be a determination as to whether the collapse could have been avoided if a property owner had taken proper precautions. Our law firm has access to experts, if necessary. That expert, often an architect, can investigate and testify whether a property owner was negligent and should be liable for your losses. After a porch collapse, it is better to contact our office as soon as practicable. We may want to send an architect to the scene to investigate.
If a property owner acted negligently, you need a skilled porch collapse lawyer in Chicago handling your claim. You have the right to seek compensation for all of your accident-related losses. This may involve filing an insurance claim and/or a premises liability lawsuit. Property owners and their insurance companies often do not want to simply admit liability and cover losses of victims. The legal process can often be frustrating and stressful, especially when you are already dealing with serious injuries. You can trust our legal team to handle your claim and always seek the maximum amount of compensation in your case.