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Deck Collapse at BBQ sends 25 People to the Ground near Golden, CO
Posted on Sep 01, 2011
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Deck Collapse During BBQ sends 25 People Plunging to the Ground near Golden, CO
August 2011: Near Golden, CO, a large group of friends and family were enjoying a Saturday afternoon BBQ on the 2nd floor deck pf a house near Lookout Mountain. Suddenly and without warning, the deck gave away beneath them. Witnesses, including Sam King and Brett Lewan, say there was no warning of the impending balcony collapse, not even a telltale creak. The front part of the deck collapsed first, spilling the grill, BBQ, and 25 people to the ground below. One unfortunate man landed on top of the grill. Several people landed on top of each other or on top of deck furniture.
12 of the deck collapse victims went to hospitals in the Golden, CO area, with 2 victims listed initially as critical and 2 others as serious. The general consensus seems to be that the deck collapsed mainly because it was old. It was built in the 1970s. Mark Techmeyer of the local Sheriff's office says that building inspectors are investigating the collapse. He says an Inspector called the deck "weak," "old" and "not up to modern standards." Witnesses agree that the deck collapse could have been much worse and caused far greater injuries than it did. We hope that those whose injuries sent them to local hospitals recover quickly and fully. We sympathize with their traumas from the terrifying finish to their afternoon BBQ.
Balcony and deck collapses can often be deadly matters. Deck and balcony collapses have left many victims paralyzed and disabled for the remainder of their lives. We know. We've had occasion to help many suffering victims after their traumatic balcony collapse accidents. Where negligence contributed to their deck collapse accidents, victims could recover fair financial compensation for their injuries. That compensation can help pay the ongoing costs of the medical care they need because of the deck collapse accidents. If you have questions about a deck or balcony collapse, you can call us now for a free consultation. If you have questions, we have answers.
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