[07-14-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – 52-Year-Old Worker Injured at Bristow Middle School

One unidentified 52-year-old man was injured after falling at Bristow Middle School on Thursday morning, July 14, 2022.

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District was called to the scene at 8:45 am at Bristow Middle School in the City of Brentwood.

Initial reports state that the male fell while performing construction work and was still on the rooftop, making access difficult.

A medical helicopter was also requested along with several Contra Costa County Fire units, including Truck 83, for ladder access.

Crews were attempting to rescue the man from a high point. Fortunately, the 52-year-old man’s condition was reportedly stable.

The initial request for a medical helicopter was later withdrawn.

According to Battalion 9, the patient had been eventually taken off the rooftop.

Workplace Accident Statistics

Though most workplaces are risk-free, some do present serious dangers to employees due to their nature or location. Accidents are more likely to happen in the transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction sectors.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 4,500 people in the United States suffer fatalities or serious injuries on the job each year.

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of American workers experienced a workplace injury in November 2020. This figure has remained unchanged since 2018.

Deaths on the job have stayed high while workers’ comp claims have dropped. In 2018, 5,333 people lost their lives due to workplace accidents, a 2% increase from the previous year. Since 2010, the death toll has been on the rise.

The number of workers killed on the job rose by 2% this year. There were 5,333 traffic fatalities in 2019. Incidents involving slips, trips, and falls accounted for 16.5% of all fatalities. Car accidents caused about 40% of the fatalities.

The leading causes of workplace fatalities are automobile accidents, falling or moving objects, and homicide. Overexertion from lifting and moving heavy objects, slips and trips are the most common causes of non-fatal workplace injuries.

Contra Costa County Workers Compensation Lawyers

Having a lawyer on your side ensures that your interests are represented in court. When it comes to getting full and fair workers’ compensation, they will not let anyone take advantage of you.

An attorney’s aggressive negotiation skills can help secure a more fair settlement with insurance providers.

Hiring an attorney to represent you in court gives you a better advantage in winning, as your case will be thoroughly investigated. Our Contra Costa County workers’ compensation lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for you in court and get you a fair settlement.

If you’ve been in an accident, don’t hesitate to call our law firm. If someone else was careless or negligent, they could be responsible for your injuries or even your death. It’s possible that you’ll have to file a lawsuit in order to collect the compensation you deserve. We invite you to call us at (888) 488-1391 and speak with one of our top-notch California workers’ compensation attorneys.