One Dead and Dozens Hurt in Roof Collapse at Illinois Theater

On Friday evening, the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois collapsed during a sold-out concert. The disaster caused at least one person to lose their life, and dozens more to be severely injured. Initial reports indicate that severe weather in the area caused the collapse.

Tragedies like these can be prevented by properly designing, maintaining, and inspecting a building to ensure it is up to code and capable of withstanding bad weather. When people fail to take these reasonable steps, the public is put at risk.

SMB is one of the most successful building collapse law firm in the country. We have handled some of the most complex building collapses in American history, including the Surfside Condominium collapse in Florida, the Salvation Army thrift store collapse in Pennsylvania, and the Tropicana Casino parking garage collapse in New Jersey. Our experience and expertise have allowed us to recover over a billion dollars for victims of these disasters.

If you or a loved one have been affected by a building collapse, call SMB and allow us to begin investigating your case immediately.