The New York City skyline is dotted with cranes and scaffolding as renovations and improvements take place from Manhattan to Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. Some buildings are undergoing top-to-bottom ‘sustainable’ renovation. Other buildings are being converted to apartments for luxury living, with 15 to 45 floors offering panoramic city views. Many are also older […]
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There are several reasons why a bathroom ceiling would collapse — from poor workmanship to incorrect access and use of roof space, building code violations, using inferior or improper building materials, lack of routine maintenance, and failure to repair cracks, water damage, or a water leak. A ceiling collapse can cause severe property damage and […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 4.5 million people report dog bites annually. In addition, according to the CDC, about 800,000 dog bite victims seek medical attention. Thirty to forty people are killed each year by a dog attack. In 2020, 46 people died. Children are the most common dog bite […]
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The last thing any tenant expects is to face a harrowing ceiling collapse. However, ceilings do collapse, especially in older apartment buildings in the city. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding ceiling collapses. If you or someone you love has been injured and affected by this type of incident, contact your experienced ceiling collapse attorney […]
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A leak in your walls or ceiling could result in a tenant’s worst nightmare- a ceiling collapse. Since the result of such an event can be devastating and even life threatening, it’s important to know what to do immediately after noticing a leak in your ceiling. If you or a loved one has been through […]
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Experiencing a ceiling collapse in your apartment is nothing short of terrifying. Whether it was a complete shock or there were warning signs from the start, this is never something any tenant wants to suffer through. The potential for physical and emotional damage after these catastrophes is significant, which is why you need someone in […]
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There is a high risk of injury and damage from a ceiling collapse. These types of incidents can be immediate or happen over time due to a combination of factors, such as termite damage and/or shoddy workmanship or leaky plumbing. However, once the ceiling collapses, the tenants and anyone in the apartment is in danger. If […]
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Being injured by a ceiling collapse is terrifying and potentially catastrophic. And an all too common occurrence given the often poorly maintained and historically neglected old residential and commercial buildings in New York City. Injuries and damages suffered from ceiling collapses have the potential to be life-long, even fatal, which is why contacting an experienced […]
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A ceiling collapse is undoubtedly the worst-case scenario for any New York City tenant. There are various reasons that this catastrophic event could occur, including negligence, leaking plumbing, a lack of maintenance, and more. Whether you were injured or your property was destroyed, you could have a case. If you or someone you know has been involved […]
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When a ceiling or a roof collapses, it can go in big pieces or even all at once! This can cause significant damages to your property and injury or even death to the people inside. In New York City, there are countless people hurt by deteriorating and collapsing ceilings every year. It is a major […]
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