[12-06-2021] Monterey County, CA – Employee Killed After a Deadly Crash in Carmel Valley

A 45-year-old road worker identified as Latu M. was killed after a fatal crash in Carmel Valley on Monday afternoon, December 6, 2021.

The accident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Laureles Grade Road near Southview Lane in Carmel Valley.

The 45-year-old worker was driving to his worksite when his truck went over the side of the road, through the guardrail, and drove down a steep hill.

The worker was the sole occupant of the vehicle. His body was recovered by emergency personnel. Unfortunately, he could not survive the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 45-year-old employee had been working at his company for around 14 years. He was married with three daughters. A coworker of Latu set up a GoFundMe to help cover the funeral costs and other expenses from the tragic accident.

It’s unclear what caused the single-vehicle crash to occur. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Workplace Accident Statistics

Workers in nearly all industries are at risk of being involved in an accident. Indeed, even office workers can develop repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel. Even teachers could be victims of classroom violence and assault; there is no industry in which employees are entirely immune from the risk of injury.

Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that more than 4,500 people in the US die on the job, and many more are seriously injured.

Even though they work in dangerous jobs, employees still have the right to expect reasonably safe workplaces. To ensure an office or job site is secure, employers should ensure it is safe.

Hundreds of thousands of employees and their families are hurt by work-related accidents and injuries that cause them much pain and suffering every year. We can help you if you have been injured at work. Our California workers’ compensation lawyers can help you. Workers who get hurt at work should get full and fair compensation.

In 2014, more than 460,000 non-fatal workplace injuries were reported in California, and 344 people were killed at work. There were a lot of fatal work-related accidents that happened because of transportation accidents, violence by people or animals, falls and slips, contact with objects or equipment, and exposure to harmful substances.

Monterey County Work Accident Lawyer for Victims

It can be difficult for the victim’s family to cope with the sudden loss of their loved one after a fatal workplace accident.

Because of the complex nature of workers’ compensation claims–and, in some cases, the corrupt employers or an insurance adjuster–having a developed understanding of your rights regarding the workers’ compensation system is important.

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