Recent Posts in Workplace Accidents Category

A family mourns the loss of a father and husband in New York after a workplace accident took his life.

According to local police reports, the 62-year-old man was working with the state Department of Transportation on a bridge. He was riding in a basket elevated by a boom truck when the truck ran into a steel support structure of the bridge. The man struck his head hard enough to cause fatal injuries; the second man riding with him was lucky enough to remain unhurt in the accident.

The workplace accident is now being examined by several Public Employee Safety and Health Unit investigators as well as DOT engineers. As with any workplace accident, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is likely to send a representative as well to determine whether the workplace is safe enough to resume operations by fellow employees.

Have you been hurt on the job?  Get a better understanding of your rights and worker's compensation laws by consulting with a personal injury attorney.

One carnival came to a sad end when a man lost his life in North Carolina.

According to the state's Labor Department, the man was part of a crew disassembling a ferris wheel at the carnival. After investigating the scene of the incident, the North Carolina Labor Department found 12 ways in which the company that ran the ferris wheel had violated state code. Although the company's headquarters is in Georgia, the state of North Carolina will be holding the company responsible for the man's death.

As a result of the incident, the company received fines totaling $27,000. It has 15 days to contest the citations, or work out a plan to make the full payment.

Have you recently been injured on the job? If so, you may be wondering whether you are eligible for workers' compensation.  The best way to get your questions answered is by taking the time to consult with a personal injury lawyer.

A bizarre turn of events occurred in Northport last week when a physical education teacher was struck by lighting while sitting in his office.

According to police reports the coach is employed by Walker Elementary School and was in his office when lightning struck the building. According to the superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County School District, the lightning went into the building, as well as took at telephone lines at the school; several other schools in Tuscaloosa County were affected by the lightning.

The victim was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center. He is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Since he was injured on the job, the coach should expect to be compensated for his workplace accident thanks to the Alabama worker's compensation system.

While workplace accidents are commonly associated with a profession like construction, they could happen to anyone on their job. If you have recently been injured, call a personal injury law now to discuss your case.