Collapsed Ceiling Injuries

Pursuing Damages for Your Injuries

The injuries that result from a collapsed ceiling can quickly decimate a victim’s finances. Fortunately, a successful lawsuit can yield compensatory damages that account for your ongoing personal and monetary losses. Before awarding compensation, the court will need to evaluate how your injuries have impacted your physical, emotional, and mental health. Luckily, New York doesn’t place a cap on economic, or non-economic damages, unlike most states.

A victim can sustain the following injuries when a ceiling collapses:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Head injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Muscle and tissue damage
• Lacerations
• Broken or fractured bones
• Nerve damage
• Torn ligaments
• Herniated, protruding, or bulging discs
• Torn rotator cuffs

At Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz, Schatz & Frederick, L.L.P., we aren’t afraid to negotiate or litigate against powerful insurance companies and corporate legal teams if it means securing a favorable settlement or verdict on your behalf. This is because we know that a catastrophic injury can result in medical bills that are far beyond a single person’s earning capacity – especially if your injuries also prevent you from holding gainful employment. For this reason, our New York City premises liability attorneys are here to answer your questions, represent your interests, and do everything possible to maximize your claim.