Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Construction sites are hotbeds of potential risks for California workers. With the number of people and different activities that typically take place on these sites, individuals can easily suffer injuries on the job. When construction accidents do take place, it is important for any injured workers to obtain the medical attention they need.

It was recently reported that an accident in another state resulted in one person suffering injuries. It was unclear exactly what type of construction was taking place or what tasks the worker and others on the crew may have been carrying out at the time of the incident. Nonetheless, the person was somehow hit in the head by a piece of metal that was presumably being used as part of the construction project.

The hazards that jobs present can vary from profession to profession. When individuals have duties that require them to operate a vehicle, make frequent stops or even get out of the vehicle and onto the road, there is a considerable likelihood of vehicle-involved accidents taking place. Unfortunately, these incidents could cause fatal injuries that leave families looking into workers' compensation.

California residents may be interested in such an event that recently took place in another state. Reports stated that a 52-year-old man had been working for a trash collection company when his work vehicle was involved in an accident with another vehicle. The man was outside his trash truck when a pickup truck struck the man before hitting the trash truck.

Any accident that causes injuries is frightening for those involved. While they may feel thankful to survive the incident, they may be plagued with thoughts of what could have happened and must also contend with the pain and financial implications of the injuries they did suffer. When California employees suffer workplace injuries, they may find themselves in need of financial assistance.

It was recently reported that a man in another state suffered injuries while on the job. The man and an undisclosed number of other workers with a tree service company were working on a job at a residential location. While they worked, their work vehicle was parked on the street facing down a hill. When they finished, the workers were putting their equipment on the trailer attached to the truck when the truck started to roll away.

Injuries can happen at any time in any way while on the job. There are many steps employers should take to reduce the risk of injury, but in even the safest workplace, an accident can still happen. 

Warehouse jobs come with big risks, mostly due to the presence of heavy machinery in the vicinity. There are numerous ways for employees to sustain injuries while doing normal tasks, and it is vital to remain aware of some of the most common ones.