[09-07-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Worker Killed in Fatal Traffic Collision on Interstate 5

According to the  California Highway Patrol, a worker was killed after being hit by a car in Sacramento on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

The crash occurred at 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 5 in Sacramento.

The CHP reported that a maroon minivan collided with a Caltrans subcontracted cone truck.

When they were struck, two workers who were working outside the truck were closing a section of the road.

One of the workers passed away, and the other was taken in critical condition to a nearby hospital.

It is unknown what caused the collision.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Workplace Accident Statistics

Although most workplaces are safe, there are some that pose significant risks to workers due to their characteristics or location. Most workplace injuries occur in the construction, manufacturing, farming, and driving industries.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) reported that over 4,500 Americans are killed or injured on the job annually.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of American workers will have experienced a workplace injury by the end of 2020. As of 2019, this number has remained unchanged.

The number of workers’ compensation claims has decreased while the number of fatalities on the job has remained relatively constant. Workplace fatalities rose by 2% in 2018 to a total of 5,333. The number of deaths has been steadily climbing since the year 2010.

Workplace fatalities rose by 2% in 2018. So far this year, there have been 5,333 people killed in traffic-related incidents. Slips, trips, and falls were responsible for 16.5% of all accidental deaths. Of all fatalities, 39.8% were caused by car accidents.

Car crashes, being crushed by an object, and being murdered on the job are the top three ways workers lose their lives. The most common causes of nonfatal injuries in the workplace are overexertion from lifting and moving heavy objects, as well as slips and trips.

Sacramento County Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

If you have a lawyer, he or she will fight for your rights and interests in court. No one can take advantage of you when it comes to receiving your rightful workers’ compensation.
An attorney can help you fight for a just settlement with the insurance company.

Hiring an attorney instead of representing yourself in court allows for closer examination of your case. Our Sacramento County workers’ compensation lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to represent you in court and advocate for a favorable settlement.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our legal team after an accident has occurred. It’s possible that your injuries, or even your loved ones’ death, were the result of another person’s carelessness or negligence. There’s always the chance that you’ll have to resort to legal action to get what’s owed to you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 if you need to consult with a highly skilled California workers’ compensation attorney.