What to Do After a New Jersey or New York Deck Collapse

As the promise of spring comes ever closer after the harsh New York and New Jersey winter, many Northeasteners welcome time spent outside on decks, terraces and balconies. Most of the time, we give little thought to the structure that we are standing on – unless it falls.

As a New York injury attorney, two things come to mind when I hear of deck collapses. The first is “how tragic,” and the second is “how preventable.”  If you have been hurt in a New Jersey or New York deck collapse, I encourage you to:

Get Immediate Medical Attention
Some injuries such as broken bones and spinal cord injuries may be readily apparent, while other injuries such as traumatic brain injuries may not have immediate symptoms.  Regardless of your injury, prompt medical attention is important to your recovery.

Call a New York Accident Lawyer
In the chaos of a deck collapse, it can be difficult to know why the structure fell or how you are going to pay for your medical bills, lost income and other expenses that resulted from the accident.  Fortunately, these are not answers that you need to find on your own.  Instead, we encourage you to call a New York injury lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 for help.