Roof Collapses During Class in Anaheim

This week's rainstorm brought more than just puddles of water, for a classroom in session yesterday it brought a pile of ruble and debris from above. On Monday December 15, 2008, the Orange County Register reported it was known that fourteen people were hospitalized after a roof collapsed over a classroom full of adults due to the rain, others may have later transported themselves to seek treatment. Apparently above one classroom a main drain had failed, resulting in a collection of water on the roof, thus triggering the roof to collapse over the classroom in Anaheim around 9:00 am yesterday morning. Of those injured, two were teachers and 12 were students , were released by the hospital that afternoon after undergoing treatment for injuries.



A chaotic scene was reported by students who were immediately evacuated across the street at Ganahl Lumber. Students portrayed the roof collapse to have made a "loud, booming earthquake sound", while others described the sound as if it were thunder on top of the building. Some students ducked under their desks to take cover before they were evacuated. Students ran out yelling as they discovered the hallway had transformed into a water gushing river around three-to-six-inches deep in water. The Anaheim North Orange County Regional Occupational Program building quickly turned into a scene of panic as one student noted being trampled over by a few students before being helped up by another in the evacuation.



Ironic or just bad luck? Students in the classroom which experienced the full roof collapse recall their teacher joking that the heavy rain was so powerful she thought she was going to enter a flooded classroom, when moments later there was a creaking sounds and then the ceiling began to buckle and cave into the classroom.



It was estimated that around 70 firemen reported to to the scene along with police officers and paramedics. Classes have been canceled through winter break. Counseling is being offered to students and teachers on Thursday and Friday.



Last year in August 2007, according to the city of Anaheim's web site, a building permit had been taken out for a new roof. In September 2007, the final inspection was concluded.



Those who were injured may consider consulting a lawyer for personal injury to due a premises liability claim in this accident. If you or someone you know has been injured due to this accident or a similar type of accident please feel free to contact the Law Offices of Lederer & Nojima, LLP. No matter what type of potential premises liability claim you have, the attorneys of Lederer & Nojima, LLP can effectively represent you. We are experienced premises liability attorneys who have won many tough cases on behalf of people who have been injured as a result of dangerous or unsafe conditions on other's properties. We are often able to successfully resolve cases that other lawyers have refused to take. Even if you are not certain that you have a claim, contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation and case evaluation. You may call our office at (310) 312-1860 or email us at lederernojimalaw@gmail.com.

It's raining trouble

With winter in full bloom, Southern California woke up to wet roads on their commute to work this Monday morning. As drivers traveled on the slick roads, many were forced to stop their commute due to various accidents. As this is one of the first big rains of the year, the roads tend to be very slick, and drivers underestimate the roads. Many drivers, unaware of the roads continue their regular driving habits instead of adopting a cautious approach. The road turned dangerous and deadly for some commuters as is evident in just a handful of accidents throughout Los Angeles County.

There have been reports of a sport utility vehicle which flipped on its side on the freeway south of Chauenga Boulevard. This crash closed several lanes and multiple injuries were reported and one person transported to the hospital.

The northbound lanes on the Pasadena Freeway in the vicinity of South Pasadena were closed after a two vehicle accident which occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m which closed lanes and reopened nearly three hours later.

At approximately 6:30 a.m. there was a multi-vehicle accident that occurred on the Pasadena Freeway closing one lane in the vicinity of Via Marisol, where minor injuries were reported.

There was a closing of part of the 210 Freeway on the east side of Pasadena when a FedEx truck was involved in an accident and spilled oil. This closed some lanes for several hours.

Attorneys at Lederer & Nojima, LLP are ready to assist you if you have been injured in an accident . The roads can be dangerous and deadly during the wet season, but our attorneys are prepared to assist you. Please contact our office for a free consultation.