Building Collapse Accidents

In the world of construction, building collapses are a reality that is unfortunate.

Enforcement of construction standards that are not assertive, and neglecting any standards existing have resulted in a vast array of building collapses across the states.

Among building collapse accidents, a recent tragedy spurred an effort nationwide to hold liable construction companies and city councils for offering safe worksites, protective gear, training, and equipment for construction workers.

Construction managers, currently, are normally required for new city projects to obtain a permit.

City councils normally strive to determine the demolition of a building, and make certain that a construction company will have the ability to use appropriate means for the demolition work of securing a premises.

In proceeding with the demolition work without the appropriate permit, construction managers can be at-risk with severe sanctions by paying hefty fines, or losing privileges in subsequent construction works.

When a construction company does not eliminate all of the likely risk factors that could emerge within a demolition work, building collapses may happen.

Multiple parties exist which can be held liable for neglecting to eliminate any risk factors which can, in a building collapse, be inherent.

A carpenter may work with an attorney specializing in personal injuries to sue the building owner of construction general contractors, or manufacturer of equipment for any risks involved which resulted in building collapse accidents and preventable injuries sustained.

Safety and health administrators place protective regulations to make certain that carpenters, for dangerous work, have the necessary safeguards.

The protective regulations are created also to safeguard outsiders who may be close to work on construction sites, and are likely to sustain injuries due to negligence.

In accidents for building collapses, a safety officer will inspect to see if any wrongdoing occurred on behalf of an individual or construction firm in charge of overseeing the project.

The individual must document the injuries sustained by employees, the use of protective equipment, assess any risks identified, in hazard awareness, train employees, and make an assessment in the structure of any instabilities.

It is crucial for individuals to know that certain individuals may be held liable in a case which involves an injury in the collapse of a building.

Victims who are injured may have a just cause against individuals who were responsible in the involvement of risks on the construction project site, demolition project, or other kinds of projects related to the work.


Personal injury attorneys are normally available to assist individuals who have sustained an injury in building collapse because of work implemented on the demolition or structure on a construction site.

Personal injury attorneys are available to assist you in the understanding of OSHA regulations, and whether or not your construction firm should be held liable on the site to eliminate risks in building collapse accidents.


Attorneys can also play and imperative roll after a building collapse and the investigatory process.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.