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Balcony Accidents

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

Some apartments and businesses have balconies to step outside as a pleasant break and breath of fresh air. These balconies can pose a risk to its users, though, especially those that are many stories high up. If you or a loved one was injured in a balcony accident, consider contacting one of our attorneys to file a premises liability lawsuit.

What accidents can occur from a balcony accident?

Most balcony accidents are due to problems with the guard railing. Buildings must stay up to date with inspections and safety codes regarding balconies. Guard railings can be weak, defective, or too short. As a result, people can fall over the railing from great heights which can end in broken bones, traumatic brain injury, concussions, paralysis, or even death. In this case, you certainly have a right to sue for the damages that you or a loved one has experienced.

Who is liable?

In just about any case of a balcony accident, it is the property owner that is liable for negligence. Property owners owe a duty of care to anyone on their property in order to ensure their safety. To prove negligence, you must be able to prove that they owed you this duty, this duty was breached, the consequent injury was a direct result of the defendant’s conduct, and you did suffer damages from it. If all these elements are present, you should have a successful case for yourself and we will make sure that you get the justice and compensation that you deserve.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, email us at [email protected], or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

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