Individuals who work in construction often know that a sudden accident could take place at any time. In some cases, the incidents occur due to outside factors, and serious injuries could result. When construction workers have to carry out duties on or near roadways, they are at a considerable risk of being struck by cars, and when workers are hurt as a result, they may wish to file an injury claim for workers’ compensation.
California residents may be interested in such an accident that recently took place in another state. Reports indicated that the incident occurred around 11 a.m. when a driver lost control of a vehicle when getting off the interstate. As a result, the car flipped multiple times and ended up in a construction zone.
One construction worker was hit by the vehicle. That person was taken from the scene to an area hospital and was considered to be in critical condition. Another person suffered fatal injuries in the accident, but it was unclear who that individual may have been. At the time of the report, authorities did not suspect that impairment was a factor.
When construction workers suffering injuries, they often have reason to file workers’ compensation claims. An injury claim of this type could help qualifying individuals obtain financial assistance for hardships stemming from a work-related accident. If California workers are interested in finding out more information on these benefits, they may wish to consult with knowledgeable attorneys. These legal professionals could help explain the application process as well as assist with any difficulties that may arise.
Source: kdvr.com, “Driver killed, construction worker injured after rollover accident“, Nov. 14, 2017
