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Causes of Los Angeles Construction Accident Injuries

Construction work is one of the most dangerous professional fields in America. Each year, thousands of workers suffer serious injuries, some fatal, while working on construction sites. These injuries can be debilitatingly painful and require months or years of recovery time, which usually means time spent out of a job for injured California construction workers. These injured workers, who put their lives in peril to do their job well, may be left with staggering expenses and no income to pay them if their California workers’ compensation claims are denied.

Legal help after an on-the-job injury

Fortunately, there’s help available. The skilled Los Angeles workplace injury lawyers at Joe, Southard & Yeoh have years of experience fighting for the rights of workers to get the money they deserve after suffering injury on the job and can help you explore your legal options for compensation after an on-the-job injury. Contact our compassionate and effective Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyers today for a no-cost consultation on your injuries.

Common reasons for California construction accident injuries

Some of the most common sources of on-the-job injuries for construction workers are described below. Read on to learn more, and contact the Los Angeles construction worker injury lawyers at Joe, Southard & Yeoh for more information if you’ve been hurt on the job in LA.

  1. Falls: Falls are one of the most common, and potentially lethal, sources of injury on California construction sites. Whether working on a ladder, crane, roof, or even at ground level above a deep trench, many workers are at risk of suffering catastrophic injuries due to a fall.
  2. Electrocution and burns: Even when workers aren’t installing wiring or electrical systems, there are often unprotected live wires on a job site, as well as extension cords and other power sources for large machinery. These can all lead to electrocution or electrical burns, which can result in long-term nerve damage and disfiguring burn injuries.
  3. Defective or poorly-maintained machinery or tools: Large equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, cranes and forklifts must be carefully maintained to remain safe and functional. If equipment rental services fail to perform this maintenance diligently or manufacturers have designed the machines poorly, then workers stand at risk of suffering serious injuries.
  4. Trench collapse injuries: Trenches require careful shoring during excavation, and workers should be provided with safety equipment to protect them should a trench collapse. If this equipment isn’t provided or precautions not taken, workers can fall victim to crush or suffocation injuries.

Get Care and Compensation after a Serious Los Angeles Construction Accident Injury

If you’ve been injured on the job in Southern California, get help recovering the money you’re owed so that you can focus on healing, and contact the aggressive and professional Los Angeles construction accident lawyers at Joe, Southard & Yeoh, LLP for a free consultation on your case at 424-325-2205.

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