Balconies are elevated structures that allow individuals to enjoy a nice view outdoors. These structures may be several stories high, depending on where they are located. Because they must support weight above these heights, these structures must be strongly constructed and well maintained to ensure that they do not collapse and injure those standing on the balcony.

Unfortunately, balconies do occasionally collapse. This usually happens because of shoddy build quality, lack of maintenance, or loading the balcony with more weight than it can support. When this happens, property owners are usually to blame for the resulting harm that their guests suffer from the collapsed structure.

When an individual falls from a collapsed balcony, he or she may suffer a number of injuries. Individuals may be crushed under the debris of the fallen structure. Others may suffer broken bones from the impact of the fall.

Many people may suffer brain damage if they heads hit the ground below the balcony with great force.

Depending on the severity of these injuries, individuals may require several weeks or months to heal. This process may include extensive medical treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation.

In more serious cases, balcony collapse victims may even die from their injuries. Regardless of what level of harm an individual suffers, he or she may be entitled to financial compensation.

Before pursuing legal action against a property owner to recover damages for injuries suffered during the collapse, individuals are advised to seek experienced legal help. While hiring a premises injury lawyer does not guarantee victory, many individuals are able to improve their chances of winning their cases with a lawyer’s help.

If you or someone you love suffered harm because of a balcony collapse, discuss your legal rights and options with the Atlanta premises liability attorneys of Webb, Wade, Taylor & Thompson, LLC, today.