Unsafe Balconies

Balconies provide spaces for hosting family and friends, usually with a scenic view. This view is achieved through placing the balcony high on your home or apartment. Unfortunately, the height of the balcony makes it dangerous if it is not properly constructed.

Poorly built balconies are responsible for numerous deaths every year. If your loved one passed away after an accident on an unsafe balcony, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your loss. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss the facts of your case.

Signs of Poor Construction

Since balconies are commonly enjoyed by several people at a time, they are supposed to be built to support the weight of all those people. This requires using proper hardware to attach the balcony to the home or apartment it serves.

When a builder fails to do this, a balcony may literally fall off of the side of your home, oftentimes when people are on it. Additionally, the floor of the balcony must be able to support the weight of many people. This requires strong wood with proper bracing or properly mixed concrete with appropriate support, depending on the materials your contractor used to build the balcony.

An unsafe floor will feel shaky and may creak or squeak when you walk on it. Finally, every balcony should have guardrails installed to prevent individuals from accidentally falling over. These guardrails should be firmly attached to the base of the balcony. If they wobble when you shake them, they are probably unsafe.

Contact Us

If an unsafe balcony was responsible for your loved one’s untimely death, the compassionate Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help you. Contact us at 610-667-7511 to find out if you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss.