Structural Defects – Deck Collapse
This case relates to the law relative to collapsed structures.
The client was a tenant who was renting a house in Discovery Bay. The house had a second story wooden deck. Over the years wood decay developed until one day a board gave way and our client fell through the deck approximately seven feet landing on a hot tub below. The law is that a landlord has a duty to inspect for unsafe concealed conditions. A landlord is to perform an inspection at the inception of the rental and at each renewal of the lease. The client had yearly renewals, the last being approximately three months before the incident. The landlords failed to inspect for unsafe concealed conditions and never inspected when the yearly lease was renewed.
The client had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. Other injuries included his left wrist and low back. He was a cabinet maker whose ability to work was intermittently interrupted by his injuries until finally he was unable to continue. The landlord had an insurance policy of $300,000 and the case settled in mediation for $500,000.
Remember, property owners have a duty to keep their property safe. When a building has a structural defect that causes an accident, the San Francisco personal injury lawyers at Blackman Legal Group can help. Other cases relating to structural defects may include:
- Deck Collapse
- Ceiling Collapse
- Defective Staircases or Steps
- Dangerous Conditions
- Claims against Contractors and Subcontractors
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