Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and some could occur so suddenly and quietly that others may not even immediately realize what happened. Unfortunately, any type of incident could result in a person suffering serious injuries, and if others do not realize that another person has been hurt, the person may not receive medical attention as quickly as needed. As a result, some construction accidents could prove fatal.

California readers may be interested in an accident that recently occurred in another state. Reports indicated that a 46-year-old man was working on the roof of an apartment building that was under construction. There were two other workers on the other side of the roof, and when they realized they could not hear the other man, they checked and found that he had fallen off the roof.

Working in construction is not typically considered a glamorous job. In fact, many people likely do not often think about construction workers at all. However, these individuals work in one of the most hazardous industries, and construction accidents leave numerous individuals injured every year.

California readers may be interested in an accident that recently took place in another state. According to reports, one member of a construction crew was driving a dump truck when it overturned. Details on what exactly caused the accident were not given in the report, but it was noted that the driver was inside a caged portion of the truck when it overturned and landed upside down. Photos from the scene show the truck with wheels in the air in a dirt-covered area.

Workers' compensation is a benefit that many people are glad that they have access to but hope that they never need. Unfortunately, numerous workers in California and across the country suffer serious and fatal injuries in construction accidents and other events all too often. When these incidents occur, information on workers' comp is commonly needed.

Multiple people in another state may be looking into these benefits after a recent construction accident. According to reports, a crew was working to build a four-story residential building, and while workers were on the second floor, a collapse occurred that resulted in multiple workers being trapped beneath debris from the third floor. Firefighters came to the scene in order to rescue the trapped workers.

Restaurants employ numerous employees. From those in the back who prep and cook the food to those out front working to ensure that patrons have a satisfying experience, all of the workers are valuable. Unfortunately, all of these individuals are also at risk of suffering workplace injuries due to hazards on the job.

Luckily, California restaurant employers and employees alike can work to avoid injuries while on the job. For instance, assessing the hazards can help understand what issues exist and what can be done to mitigate the chance of someone suffering injuries. Conducting assessments at least once a week is a good practice in general, and additional assessment can take place when new hazards are recognized, when new procedures or equipment is introduced in the workplace, or, in a worst-case scenario, after an accident or injuries occur.