Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Medical expenses, lost wages and other financial difficulties are not uncommon after suffering serious injuries in an accident. When those injuries result from a work-related accident, California workers may undoubtedly wonder how they will handle the financial hardships that are likely ahead. Fortunately, workers' compensation can often help after such events.

Two individuals in another state may be looking into their workers' comp options after a recent accident. According to reports, the individuals were working to weatherproof outside windows at an office building when a piece of concrete apparently became dislodged from the building. The piece fell from an area where the scaffolding on which the men were working was attached, and it hit the scaffolding as it fell. This impact caused the scaffolding to fall several floors.

Working in construction is a dangerous job. It seems like there is a hazard at every turn, and even when workers do their best to stay safe, unexpected construction accidents can take place. Unfortunately, these accidents tend to result in serious injuries for workers in this industry.

California readers may be interested in an accident that took place out of state. According to reports, a 10-story apartment building was under construction, and while workers were on the site, a large portion of rebar collapsed. Initial reports indicated that 20 workers were trapped as a result of the collapse, but before emergency crews arrived, the majority of the workers were able to free themselves. However, at least one worker remained trapped and injured.

Many industries use heavy machinery in order to conduct associated duties. As a result, it is important that workers are properly trained on how to use that machinery and that efforts are taken to avoid accidents as best as possible. Unfortunately, not all accidents are avoided, and serious or fatal workplace injuries could result.

It was recently reported that an accident in California led to the death of one worker and the injuries of another. Apparently, the two individuals worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. It was unclear exactly what happened in the accident, but somehow, the two workers became pinned between a wall and a backhoe. Emergency crews came to the scene to attend to the workers.

During Spring Break, many students travel to the beach or other destinations to celebrate a little time off from school. However, one teen in California decided to use his vacation to work at a construction site. Unfortunately, that decision proved tragic as he lost his right hand in a construction accident. Now, he and his family are having to cope with the aftermath and how to move forward after this horrific event.

According to reports, the young man from San Anselmo is a high school senior who maintains a 4.0 grade point average and participates in his school's track and soccer teams. During his Spring Break this year, he and his younger brother were working at a North Bay construction site when a terrible accident occurred. No details were provided in the news report about the accident and specifically what happened to cause the boy's hand to be severed at the wrist. The victim's aunt said the young man's brother tried to help him, but there was really nothing he could do.