Injuries from fallen roof
This story caught my interest whilst I was doing research for my writing Twelve students and two teachers at the North Orange County Regional Occupational Program building in Anaheim were taken to the hospital with injuries after the roof of the adult classrooms collapsed on December 15, 2008 because a main drain failed. News reports in The Orange County Register, the injured victims suffered neck, back, muscular, skeletal and wrist injuries.
Officials are saying that the roof caved in after a main drain failed above one of the classrooms. This caused water to collect and the roof to cave in taking an air-conditioning unit down with it. The injured victims were said to have been between 17 and 50 years old. It was stated in the article that the school took out a building permit for a new roof in August of 2007 and a final inspection was completed the following month.
Reading this article I realized that this can happen at any time in Florida, and as a Fort Lauderdale attorney I would advise the injured to seek legal counsel from an experienced personal injury attorney immediately after seeking medical attention. Keep records and a timeline from the time the accident occurs to present: pictures of all injuries and medical bills for injuries and rehab that was incurred.
Should you or a loved one find yourself being the victim of personal injury, you should immediately contact an experienced personal injury attorney, as the authorities responsible for maintenance of the building can be held liable for the injuries caused from the roof cave-in. Contact us for your free consultation at 954 431 8100 or 305 624 9186.
