If you suffer a construction accident in Los Angeles, do you know what to do? This is not just a hypothetical; it is estimated that 1 in 10 workers suffer a workplace accident in any given year. Construction accidents do not only involve workers; site visitors can be injured as well.
The construction workplace is dangerous anywhere, and Los Angeles is no exception. Workers can fall from heights. Flying objects can hit them. They can be injured by vehicles, equipment, power tools, electric shock, fires, explosions and toxic chemicals. Trenches can collapse. Workers can be trapped between heavy objects.
Common injuries include spinal injuries, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, burns, fractures, damaged muscles and ligaments, heart attacks, and strokes. Sometimes accidents result in death. People injured in the workplace deserve to be compensated for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and loss of ability to live fully and enjoy life.
In most construction accidents, workers cannot sue their employer but must file a workers’ compensation claim. If the accident was the fault of a third party – a manufacturer, a subcontractor, or a visitor to the site – then a personal injury suit may be required for you to receive compensation.
If you are injured on the job, follow these steps:
- See a doctor as soon as possible.
- Report your injury to your employer to initiate a workers’ comp claim.
- Gather evidence by taking photos and talking to eyewitnesses.
- Contact a personal injury attorney. You may be entitled to compensation, but that does not mean you will automatically get it.
In the greater Los Angeles area, contact The Law Office of Joshua P. Koshki. We know how to fight for your rights and get you the compensation you are entitled to.
