Building Collapse Accidents

We Have a Record of Successfully Handling Building Collapse Claims

New Orleans Building Collapse Accidents and Injury Lawyers

New Orleans is a city in constant motion and growth, so it’s no surprise that there are many new construction sites every year. These new buildings have the potential to bring job opportunities and, unfortunately, an increase in the number of construction site accidents and injuries. 

If a New Orleans building collapse accident does happen, construction workers, buildings nearby, and other entities and individuals may suffer harm, life-changing injuries and damages.

As a NOLA native and survivor of Hurricane Katrina, attorney Mike Brandner fiercely leads his legal team in providing superior assistance to construction accident victims. Please contact Mike Brandner Law today if you or a family member were a victim of a construction accident in New Orleans. The call is free, the consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless compensation is won on your behalf.       

What Are Building Collapse Accidents

An example of such a construction project gone tragically wrong is the partial collapse of the developing 350-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that occurred just steps away from the French Quarter. At Mike Brandner Law, our legal team is gravely saddened by the loss of life and injuries of the workers that resulted from this tragic accident.

More than 40 of the construction workers who were injured in that collapse turned to Mike Brandner Law to handle their case. Our team brings a unique level of expertise to these types of cases. We understand how severe the consequences of negligence can be for workers, and we’ll fight hard to maximize your recovery.

Common Causes of Construction and Building Collapse Accidents in New Orleans

Causes of New Orleans construction accidents vary and may be the result of not properly factoring in ground sediment, substandard building materials, inexperienced construction workers, unsafe shortcuts, and mismanagement of the construction site. 

Who Is Liable in a Building Collapse Accident

Determining the negligent and liable parties after a building collapse accident can be a complex process. The reason being that any given construction project has layers of entities that are directly and indirectly involved.

These entities may include the:

• Owner and developer of the site
• Person who reviewed and approved the project plans
• On-site inspector
• Material suppliers
• Site manager and labor crew

Further, sifting through all the accident documentation and investigation takes months or, in many cases, years. Injury victims and survivors justifiably find this process overly long and stressful because of piling expenses, emotional trauma and loss, life-changing injuries, or the death of a loved one in the collapse.   

Construction Accident and Injury Compensation for Victims 

Once fault has been determined, a lawyer can file a claim on behalf of the victim of a construction accident and/or any survivors. Factors that a lawyer often considers when determining a dollar amount may include:

• Severity and degree of personal injuries
• Age and health of the deceased or injured
• Past wage history
• Earning capacity
• Age and income of heirs
• Life expectancy

One example of a settlement sought in a catastrophic 1980s U.S. construction accident included:

• Injury victims to receive compensation to cover present and future medical expenses, adaptive equipment and remodeling, lost wages, and other damages.
• Widows to receive income from annuities until they are 62 to 65 years old, when they will be eligible for Social Security.
• Children of deceased worker to receive a weekly income until they are 30 years old and money for college if they choose to go. 

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Contact a New Orleans Construction Accident and Building Collapse Lawyer 

No amount of money can make up for the loss of a limb, physical ability, mental stability, or the life of a loved one. The point of seeking compensation after a construction accident or building collapse is to help offset the added pressure of covering lost wages, loss of daily support and assistance, need for long-term care, therapy, medical devices or home modifications, and unforeseen funeral expenses. 

If you or a family member suffered a serious injury or loss of life after a New Orleans building collapse, please contact Mike Brandner Law at (504) 345-1111 for a free, no obligation consultation.