Shuckers Deck Collapse, Personal Injury Attorneys Dell and Schaefer Are Ready To Help Any Victims

On June 13, 2013 at approximately 9:45 p.m., the outdoor deck at Shuckers Water Front and Grill collapsed causing dozens of patrons to plunge into Biscayne Bay. There are many questions at this time as to whether occupancy capacity standards, negligent maintenance or faulty construction played into the deck’s collapse. An estimated two dozen people were injured and transported to various hospitals in the area. According to recent reports two individuals are in serious condition. As many as 100 people were on the deck at the time of the collapse. Shuckers is a popular restaurant for Miami Heat fans to come and watch the game when the team is on the road.

If Shuckers failed to obey the capacity standards or maintain the deck in a reasonable manner resulting in the collapse then they are going to have many problems defending potential law suits from the dozens of injured patrons.

The collapse of a deck due to negligence of a land owner is not uncommon in South Florida. The humidity, salt water and other natural elements accelerate the eventual decay and rot of decks. The proper maintenance of a deck includes sealing the wood against the elements, fixing or replacing loose screws, reinforcing attachments and bolts that hold the deck to the permanent structure, and replacing warped or damaged pieces of the deck. All of these things are the duty and responsibility of the property owner. Our lawyers have handled numerous structure collapse cases that have resulted in serious injury.

“Who is responsible or liable when a deck or dock collapses?”

It is common practice for a business with a deck to have an employee positioned at the deck entrance or exit to keep track of the number of patrons occupying the deck at any given time in an effort to keep customers safe from injury and themselves protected in case of a lawsuit. There have been instances where a deck was built to code but still collapsed due to faulty materials or construction. An experienced personal injury attorney is your greatest asset for recovering damages in a deck collapse case.

Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions and discuss how we can assist you. We do not charge any legal fees or costs unless we make a recovery for you. Call us today at 1-888-Say-Dell.