Environmental lawyer Erin Brokovich (above) and Berkely last week (top)

The company behind the construction of the Berkeley apartment block should take action to ensure that the families of those involved in the balcony collapse disaster are not left with enormous medical bills as a result of the faulty construction.

I am available to meet with and assist the families, and to advocate for them to find a non-litigious solution in the coming weeks.

As a Californian, I am devastated that these young visitors to our shores were caught up in this horrific situation. My heart goes out to their families, friends, and loved ones, and along with all of the people of California, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the people of Ireland.

…However, as a lifelong activist, I feel it is my duty to come forward and offer these families my assistance. For those who did not survive the accident, there is a need for us to uncover the truth about what happened. For those who did survive, there is a pressing need to ensure that the company responsible for this tragedy is held to account.

It is their duty, I believe, to ensure that the treatment of those who were affected is paid for, and that they are not burdened with the costs of this disaster as well as the trauma associated with it. I will be calling upon those involved to do the right thing in an effort to avoid the need for prolonged and expensive litigation.

I have partnered with Dublin law firm Phelim O’Neill solicitors to facilitate families who require any support or assistance. I am available to meet with the families at their discretion as they begin their search for answers, explanations, and justice.

Erin Brokovich (Facebook)

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Thanks Ronan Emmett