[08-04-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – A 23-year-old Construction Worker Died After a Construction Accident in South Los Angeles

The worker, Amairani V., 23, died after a construction accident while unloading large machinery from a truck in the South Los Angeles region Monday morning.

The accident happened around 9:45 a.m. in the 1400 block of West 81st Street.

According to the LAFD, Villa was unloading a “skid steer loader” from the truck when he got caught underneath it.

A piece of industrial machinery with hydraulic lifting arms frequently used in grading projects is a skid steer loader.

Villa’s hometown was not immediately discernible.

The following notification from Cal-OSHA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Construction Accident Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were more than 5,700 work-related fatalities and more than 4.2 million work-related illnesses and injuries in 2004.

Additionally, the Bureau of Labour Statistics reports that in November 2020, more than two-thirds of all American workers experienced workplace injuries. Since 2018, this number has remained constant.

The number of fatal workplace accidents has decreased but is still very high: in 2019, 5,333 people lost their lives at work, a 2 percent increase from the previous year. It turns out that the number of fatalities has continued to rise since 2010.

The quantity of fatal work-related accidents increased by 2% in 2019. In 2019, there were 5,333 fatalities. 16.5 falls, slips, and trips caused a percent of fatalities. 39.8% of fatal accidents involved transportation.

The most common reasons for workplace deaths are homicides, traffic accidents, and objects falling from or moving. The most frequent causes of non-fatal work-related injuries are falls and overexertion from lifting and moving objects.

Los Angeles Construction Accident Lawyers

According to California law, the only way to make a claim against your employer is through workers’ compensation, a type of no-fault insurance. Any business in the construction industry must maintain a no-fault policy covering workers’ compensation for its employees. Insurance is required and covers all employees. Because it is “no-fault” coverage, you do not have to show that your employer committed wrongdoing to receive benefits when you file a claim.

It would be more difficult if you were hurt while working as a construction worker. Depending on the circumstances, workers who sustain work-related injuries may be eligible for compensation from a variety of sources.

Unfortunately, some construction accident lawyers frequently ignore this vital fact. It implies that the injured worker receives less money than what California law would have required.

This is one of the many reasons to hire an experienced, goal-oriented Los Angeles County construction accident lawyer. A firm like Arash Law is what you need on your side.

The Los Angeles County construction accident attorneys at Arash Law have previously won our clients’ multi-figure settlements and verdicts. We might be able to secure for you the financial compensation you are due for your damages or impairments. To speak with a California workers’ compensation lawyer immediately, dial (888) 488-1391.