Worker Crushed by Forklift in Los Angeles – Construction Accident Attorneys

A worker died on Monday, April 15, 2024, when he was crushed by a forklift. The incident occurred in a Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles (at a construction site between two homes in the 900 block of North Moraga Drive) at around 1pm. The fire department responded to reports of a person trapped under a forklift, but they determined that the man was deceased. The forklift was carrying steel rebar at the time of the incident. The victim’s identity has not been released. This incident comes just about a month after a similar incident that killed a port worker.

Unfortunately, work-related fatalities have increased steadily since 2013, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2022, over 500 workers died on the job; about 26% of fatalities were workers in transportation and material-moving fields.

Construction work is among the most dangerous types of work. Workers often have to work with heavy machinery, carry heavy loads, and work in hazardous situations. These incidents can happen at any time. However, they are more likely to happen if there is negligence.

If a member of your family lost his or her life in a construction accident, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a wrongful death claim. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible.

You can find the representation that you need here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims – including wrongful death claims against employers – and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your right and recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our construction wrongful death lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim.

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Different Types of Construction Accidents

Some of the possible construction accidents that workers may experience could include the following:

Slip and fall accidents
Trip and fall accidents
Impaling incidents
Rebar-related injuries
Crushing incidents
Falls from elevated surfaces
Scaffolding collapse
Machinery-related incidents

These incidents could lead to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, crushing injuries, severed limbs, impalement injuries, broken bones, and more. Of course, these injuries could be fatal.

Possible Causes of Construction and Workplace Accidents

Possible causes include the following:

Negligent hiring
Negligent training
Negligent supervision
Defective equipment
Defective machinery
Unsafe work conditions

Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Yes, you could have the right to file a wrongful death claims. Construction work sites should be safe for workers. Contractors/employers have a duty to ensure that all work sites are safe, employees are following safety protocols, and all equipment/machinery is safe to use. When employees are required to operate heavy machinery, such as forklifts, employers must make sure that employees have the necessary certifications and are following all necessary safety recommendations (like ensuring the load carried is within the weight limits and loaded properly), etc.

In general, the right to pursue a wrongful death claim is based on the fact that negligence contributed to the victim’s death. If you are thinking about filing a wrongful death lawsuit for the harm that your spouse, parent, or other family member suffered, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

What Compensation is Available for Wrongful Death Claims?

Construction site wrongful death claims could ultimately result in the recovery of some of the following:

Medical expenses
Lost income (i.e., loss of financial support)
Pain and suffering
Loss of consortium
Funeral and burial costs
Punitive damages
Legal costs

Here at our law firm, our legal team is committed to getting our clients the maximum recovery available for their claims. Our construction site wrongful death lawyers will negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to ensure that you get a fair verdict. How much compensation can I recover? Construction site wrongful death claims can be worth anywhere from $350,000 to $750,000 – and sometimes even more. For more information about the possible value of your claim and what you could be eligible to receive, contact our legal team today.

Workers Compensation Claims for Wrongful Death

Technically, claimants could get workers compensation benefits for a construction site work accident. However, a workers comp claim may not cover all the damages resulting from the wrongful death; therefore, a personal injury lawsuit, specifically a wrongful death claim, may be the better option. If you are thinking about pursuing a claim but are unsure of what type of claim to pursue, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

In general, wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. However, claims involving a government entity are subject to a shorter six-month statute of limitations. The statute of limitations essentially determines the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they risk losing the right to sue. After the tragic death of a loved one in a work accident, it is important that surviving family members take action as soon as possible to preserve the right to sue.

Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

If a member of your family – whether this is a spouse, child, parent, etc. – lost his or her life in a work accident, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. If you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our wrongful death lawyers as soon as possible. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our wrongful death lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or even continue your claim. You can be certain that our lawyers will go above it all to fight for your rights and help you get justice.

We understand that it could be difficult to figure out where to begin to pursue a claim, so we are committed to making the legal process as simple as possible. We offer free legal services. These free legal services include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your wrongful death lawsuit. Whether you are looking to begin your wrongful death claim or redirect your claim after starting it elsewhere, you can trust that our legal team can help you every step of the way.

Our Zero-Fee Guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services. Additionally, we work on contingency, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay any legal costs if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.

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