[04-05-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Crane Operator Killed After Vehicle Overturned in Malibu

A crane operator was killed after his vehicle overturned in Malibu on a Wednesday evening, April 05, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 5:30 p.m. along Las Flores Canyon.

The operator was driving his crane when he lost control. The vehicle overturned and trapped the driver between power lines.

Authorities rushed to the scene to make a rescue attempt, but the operator was eventually declared dead.

No further details about the accident were released.

Workplace Accident Statistics

Tens of thousands of Californians suffer work-related injuries each year. According to the state’s Department of Industry Relations, the private sector is responsible for 78% of California’s 466,000 non-fatal workplace injuries yearly.

In 2017, there were 376 workplace fatalities throughout the state of California. Although the number of workplace fatalities has significantly decreased from previous years, there are still far too many of them.

In November 2020, more than two-thirds of American workers sustained a workplace injury, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This figure is unchanged from what it was in 2019.

Despite a drop in workers’ compensation claims, there were 2% more workplace fatalities in 2018 than in 2017, totaling 5,333. Since 2010, the number of fatalities has been steadily increasing.

What to Do After a Workplace Accident

If you or someone you know has been hurt, please immediately seek medical attention. In the event of an unexpected event, it is not necessary to request time off from work. Your employer needs to know about your injuries as soon as possible, preferably within the 30-day timeframe, for the sake of everyone involved, but especially the family of the deceased. Therefore, further investigation into the claim is required. Check to see if your employer has made a workers’ compensation claim on your behalf.

Get in touch with a lawyer who has experience with workers’ comp and workplace accidents. If you’ve been seriously hurt on the job and your employer has denied your workers’ compensation claim, or you’re having trouble getting paid, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

Talented Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Malibu

The state of California has a workers’ compensation law in place to help workers who have been hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation benefits are paid without regard to negligence. Injuries sustained during “horseplay” or other similarly dangerous activities are not covered by this policy.

In order to receive compensation for damages like medical bills, lost wages, and incapacity, victims do not have to prove that their employer or anyone else was at fault. If you have a case, you can have faith that our seasoned lawyers will fight for you to the best of their abilities, whether that means settling out of court or going to trial.

Our talented Malibu Workers’ Compensation Lawyers 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 fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our lawyers.