Mass disasters lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter discusses New York City accident attorney the recent building collapse in Nigeria that has caused the deaths of least 80 people.
Dozens of people have been declared dead following a recent building collapse in Nigeria. According to mass disasters lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter, news reports say the collapse at a televangelist’s church complex may have been linked to poor construction.
Source: Associated Press Report “Nigeria: Death Toll in Building Collapse up to 80”
“The death toll in a building collapse at a televangelist’s church complex in Nigeria has risen to 80, an official said Thursday… Nigerian government officials have said shoddy construction was a possible cause of the disaster.”
To read further, visit http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nigeria-death-toll-building-collapse-80-25587661.
Reports also state that officials are alleging that rescue efforts in the aftermath may have been obstructed by church workers.
Source: Associated Press Report “Nigerian Preacher Faces Scrutiny After Disaster
A Nigerian televangelist whose exuberant followers across Africa and beyond believe he has powers of healing and prophesy is now under scrutiny after one of his buildings collapsed… Following the disaster, officials charged that church workers obstructed rescue efforts.”
To read more, visit http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nigerian-preacher-faces-scrutiny-disaster-25566959.
As observed by the New York based mass disasters attorney, whose firm, the Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC, has handled numerous mass disaster claims, investigating the circumstances of such disasters can be a multifaceted undertaking. In this case a thorough inspection of the building and possible code violations will be required to determine whether allegations of substandard construction being a factor are true. In addition, assertions that thwarted rescue efforts may have slowed the effort to locate survivors in the destruction could add to the length of time it will take to complete a proper investigation.
Families of victims often become frustrated by a lack of information made available to them immediately following this type of mass disaster. However, it is important for surviving loved ones of victims in these cases to not lose hope for getting answers about what happened to their family members, and explore legal options that may be available to them under these circumstances.
Mass disasters lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter will continue to follow the story of the building collapse in Nigeria, as information about new developments becomes available.
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