Boca Raton Collapse Heralds Danger Season for Outdoor Decks | DENENA | POINTS

Boca Raton Collapse Heralds Danger Season for Outdoor Decks

Each year as the weather warms up and people begin to gather more frequently on outdoor terraces, decks, and balconies, we begin to see reports of structural collapses with multiple injuries. The deck collapse injury attorneys at Denena Points, PC note that most of the collapses occur on older decks from wear and deterioration. But occasionally they happen when they’re still under construction, sometimes due to inadequate temporary bracing or to piling building materials on the partially completed structure or its scaffolding.

Tuesday in Boca Raton, Florida, a construction crew was pouring concrete for a home under construction on Spanish River Road when the scaffolding above collapsed onto them. One of the construction workers received serious injuries and was rushed to a trauma center. Another worker received transport to a different hospital, and a third worker was treated on the scene.

Structural collapses like the one in Boca Raton frequently result in multiple serious injuries. Deck collapses can also be fatal. It’s important to get building permits, use proper building practices, and inspect completed decks thoroughly at least once per year to help prevent deck collapse and injury.

Learn more about what causes deck and balcony collapses, how to prevent them, and what to do after a sudden structural collapse. Download your free guide from our experienced deck collapse injury attorneys.