Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Road construction is a common occurrence. Most California residents see some type of construction on their daily commutes. While these zones are often marked with bright orange cones, barrels and signs, many drivers do not take the time to slow down and act cautiously for the safety of the workers in the area. As a result, road construction accidents are not uncommon.

It was recently reported that an accident of this type caused fatal injuries to one worker and serious injuries to another in another state. According to reports, a 20-year-old worker and a 23-year-old worker were off the road in a construction zone when a vehicle left the roadway and hit them. The vehicle reportedly crossed the center line before going off the road. It was noted that speed was likely a factor in the incident.

Any type of injury can have a major impact on a person's life. Even if an injury proves relatively minor, the experience of going through the accident itself can have lasting impacts. Unfortunately, workplace injuries can often prove severe, and employees can have physical and mental hardships to overcome before returning to work.

California residents may be interested in an industrial accident that recently took place out of state. Reports indicated that an explosion and small fire took place at a metal plant. It was unclear what may have caused the explosion to occur, but it was suspected that it took place in a dust collector. The fire was not considered major, and the majority of the damage resulted from the explosion itself.

It is an unfortunate reality that a seemingly normal workday can turn into one that leaves multiple people injured. Accidents that happen on the job cannot always be predicted or prevented, and workplace injuries can have major impacts on the lives of the individuals involved. Unfortunately, California workers can end up focused on recovering and missing work for weeks, if not longer.

This type of issue may be affecting multiple workers in another state. Reports indicated that that the incident took place at a water reclamation plant. Apparently, an explosion occurred that resulted in the roof of the plant collapsing. The incident occurred in the morning, but details were not clear on what caused the explosion. It was suspected that methane gas was involved, but an investigation into the exact cause was ongoing.

When you stop and think about the world’s most dangerous jobs, chances are, you envision that of a logger, law enforcement official, construction worker or what have you. While these jobs are undeniably dangerous, employees who spend long days working on computers also face certain job-related risks, with one of the more common hazards facing office workers being repetitive strain injuries.

As the name implies, repetitive strain injuries are neuromuscular conditions that can affect virtually any part of your upper body, from your neck, back and shoulders to your wrists, forearms and hands.