Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Though all jobs come with certain risks, some California workers may find themselves faced with hazards that could seriously affect their health. While the negative repercussions may not be immediately apparent, workers could develop illnesses or diseases from toxic exposure that could have far-reaching consequences. Even if the problems do not show themselves until years later, workers' compensation may still be warranted.

It was recently reported that workers at two power plants in another state indicated that they face continual exposure to toxic substances. The workers have apparently been involved in cleaning up a massive coal ash spill, and their current working conditions at the power plants do not benefit worker health. They claim to face continual exposure to fly ash dust and flue gas. The ash reportedly contains at least 26 toxins and heavy metals.

Falls are dangerous events. Whether from a short distance or a significant height, falling can easily cause serious injuries. When they happen while on the job, indivduals may have many concerns about how the injuries will affect their abilities to work and earn an income. Certainly, recovering from a fall can take time, but fortunately, workers' compensation often helps with the financial repercussions of workplace injuries.

California readers may be interested in an on-the-job accident that occurred in another state. Apparently, a subcontractor was carrying out construction work at a wastewater treatment plant when he fell from a ladder. The worker had utilized the ladder to go into an open access area, but it was unclear what may have caused him to fall.

In less than a blink of an eye, a life can be irrevocably changed or even lost entirely. Unfortunately, construction sites are no stranger to fatal injuries, and many workers lose their lives every year due to construction accidents. Not only do these events leave California families grieving, but they also often leave families struggling financially.

One family in another state is undoubtedly experiencing numerous hardships after a recent fatal accident. Reports stated that a 28-year-old man was working on a construction site when an undisclosed object fell from a crane. The object hit the worker and resulted in him suffering critical injuries. The man was taken from the scene to a hospital, but a few days later, he succumbed to the traumatic injuries he suffered.

Many people in Los Angeles work in the construction industry. As a result, those same people are at risk of suffering serious injuries as a result of construction accidents. Even when workers do their best to remain safe on work sites, sudden events can take place that leave them needing assistance in more ways than one.

It was recently reported that a serious construction accident took place in another state. Apparently, three workers were injured when debris from the third floor of a building fell to the ground floor. The workers were on the ground floor at the time and were hit by the debris. One worker suffered critical injuries, and he, unfortunately, did not survive. The two other workers' injuries were not deemed life-threatening.