[09-26-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Scaffolding collapsed, Injuring Two People in Hollywood

A scaffolding collapse in Hollywood injured two persons and destroyed a lime green automobile on Monday, September 26, 2022.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a complaint around 2:15 p.m. near North Highland Avenue and Leland Way intersections.

According to LAFD, one person was injured at the scene, and another was taken to the hospital.

The accident’s cause is being investigated.

Construction Accident Statistics

Working in construction may be a hazardous occupation. Every year, construction workers are involved in accidents around the country. It should be noted. However, that construction workers are not the only ones who might be injured on a construction site. Other accidents can involve individuals near the area.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 150,000 construction site accidents occur annually. Every year, 1.1% of construction workers are injured seriously enough to miss work.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one out of every 10 construction workers gets injured yearly.

Falls are the most prevalent type of construction site injury, accounting for around 35% of all construction accidents. These frequently occur when a worker falls from scaffolding, ladders, rooftops, or chimneys, among other things. Construction accidents must be avoided. Wearing protective gear and ensuring that scaffoldings are properly built are two methods to be safe.

Los Angeles County Construction Accident Lawyers

Every year, construction accidents harm or kill thousands of employees in the United States. Construction businesses regularly fail to provide safety engineers and execute essential safety measures for safer working conditions, leading to these tragedies.

Given the prevalence of building projects in metropolitan areas, construction site accidents are not confined to construction employees. Construction accidents can cause significant injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

If you have been injured in a construction accident, the Los Angeles County construction accident lawyers at Arash Law are devoted to actively working on your behalf for the compensation you need to heal fully.

Our skilled construction accident attorneys will investigate whether third-party responsibility applies to your case. We will strive hard to hold those who are at fault accountable.

To ease the process for wounded clients and their families, we provide free first consultations and make every effort to respond to or return calls. You can contact our lawyers by email or by calling (888) 488-1391.