[03-24-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Two Road Construction Workers Injured in Fontana Workplace Incident

Two construction workers were injured after being rescued beneath a collapsed concrete slab in Fontana on Friday, March 24, 2023.

The San Bernardino County Fire Department reported that the workplace incident that trapped the workers occurred afternoon at 7600 Sierra Avenue.

The rescued victims were working on a major road construction project in the city. They got trapped in a trench after the concrete slab of a building foundation toppled.

The unidentified workers were extricated by the responding firefighters and evaluated for injuries to their lower extremities. It is unclear whether they were sent to the hospital.

No other information was immediately available as the further investigation continued.

Workplace Accident Statistics

Tens of thousands of Californian workers suffer work-related injuries every year. According to the California Department of Industry Relations, 78% of the state’s 466,000 non-fatal workplace injuries occur in the private sector every single year.

The year 2017 saw a total of 376 people losing their lives on the job in California. Although this is a marked improvement over prior years’ statistics, far too many deadly accidents are still happening in the workplace.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in November 2020, more than two-thirds of American workers were injured on the job. There has been no change in this figure from last year.

Workplace deaths have increased by 2% from 2017 to 2018, to 5,333, despite a decrease in workers’ compensation claims. Since 2010, the death toll has been on the rise.

What to Do After a Workplace Accident

Those who have been hurt should hurry to a nearby medical facility. In an emergency, you are not required to ask your boss for time off. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is that you notify your employer of your injuries as soon as possible, ideally within the 30-day timeframe, for everyone’s sake, but especially the family of the deceased. Then, you should check into the claim. You should always double-check to see if your employer has submitted a claim for workers’ compensation on your behalf.

Consult a lawyer with experience in workers’ compensation and industrial accidents. If you have been seriously injured on the job, your employer has denied your claim, or you are having any other trouble obtaining workers’ compensation, you should seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible.

Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Fontana

If an employee has an accident on the job in California, he or she may be eligible for benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation legislation. Workers’ compensation payouts are paid out regardless of fault. This coverage does not cover injuries sustained due to “horseplay” or similar reckless behavior.

Victims can get their money back for things like medical bills, lost wages, and incapacity without having to show that their employer or anybody else was at fault. If you have a claim, our experienced attorneys will defend you, working to achieve the best possible conclusion while safeguarding your rights (or taking your case to court if needed).

Our trusted Fontana Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.