We take it for granted that the buildings where we live and work are stable. That’s why it’s especially frightening when a Philadelphia ceiling collapse accident takes place, posing a grave danger to everyone inside the structure and in surrounding areas of Philadelphia. At home, at work or at play, a collapsed ceiling can kill or cause serious brain damage that can disable the victim for life. And unless it was the result of a natural disaster, these injuries are likely the result of someone else’s carelessness. Ceilings collapse in areas with known risks, such as construction sites, but they can also give way in ordinary places like stores, offices and schools. Often tenants of apartments or houses have landlords who stall or refuse to repair leaks, which can cause drywall and ceiling material to cave in on the tenant resulting in serious injury.

No one walks into an actively used building with the expectation that it could fall apart. But for older and poorly maintained or constructed buildings, a ceiling collapse accident can be a serious possibility. Ceilings and roofs can be weakened by water damage, heavy accumulations of snow and debris, rot or termites, inadequately designed supports, faulty fasteners and more. At construction sites, this kind of wear and tear is not as much of a risk -- but employers and workers are responsible for securing tunnels, building frames, temporary scaffolding and other structures employees work under. Working out who is responsible can be difficult and lead to finger-pointing, so you should get help from a Philadelphia injury lawyer right away.

If you or a family member have suffered serious injuries in a ceiling collapse accident, you should call the Philadelphia injury lawyers at Rosenbaum & Associates right away. We offer free consultations, so potential clients can ask us about the strength and value of their cases with no further obligation or charge. You are always welcome to contact us online or call us toll–free at 1–800–753–4257. To reach our downtown Philadelphia office from the west or northwest, take the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) to the Vine Street Expressway (Interstate 676) east and exit at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Continue into the traffic circle, exit at 19th Street and turn left onto Market Street. From the east and New Jersey, take Interstate 95 to Interstate 676 west, take the Broad Street exit downtown and merge onto 15th Street. Turn right at John F. Kennedy Boulevard, left onto 17th Street and left onto Market Street. For those using public transit, our office is also very close to Suburban Station.