Sun Valley, CA – Construction Worker Loses life in Trench Accident on Glenoaks Blvd
Sun Valley, CA (June 25, 2022) – A construction worker has lost their life as a result of an accident in the Sun Valley area. At around 12:37 p.m., on June 24, calls for assistance came in surrounding a workplace accident on Glenoaks Boulevard.
Reports from the police show that a crew of construction workers was working in the area of 8405 North Glenoaks Boulevard during the morning hours. For unknown reasons, one worker fell down into a trench and was buried up to his chest. The worker fell unconscious as a result of the incident.
Crews rushed to the scene and immediately began working to dig the trapped worker out of the hole.
The worker was removed from the trench and pronounced deceased at around 1:11 p.m.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family of the victim who lost his life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in California
Accidents on the job take the lives of countless people every year in the United States. Unfortunately, we see people here in California end up suffering fatal injuries due to accidents while on the job. When people lose their lives in workplace accidents, they often leave behind families who are forced to grieve their unexpected and sudden loss.
Fortunately, many workplace accidents are a result of negligence. We see many people suffer injuries in accidents due to inadequate safety equipment, improper training, and other unsafe work conditions. Unfortunately, these accidents are often preventable yet we continue to see them take the lives of countless innocent people every year.
If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a workplace accident, you must reach out to our Sun Valley wrongful death lawyers right away. Your family may have legal options available to help you move forward. In some instances, families are able to recover compensation that they can use for funeral arrangements, and burial fees, and to help alleviate the impacts of lost earnings.
The Law Offices of John C. Ye has decades of experience helping bereaved families get justice. Our Sun Valley workplace accident lawyers are deeply committed to helping each client we work with secure the maximum amount of compensation available for their lawsuits. Our lawyers can help your family by building the strongest case possible to prove your damage and help you get justice.
If you have lost a loved one as a result of a workplace accident, you must act quickly to protect your legal rights. You can reach out to our California personal injury law firm today by calling 866-771-9467. Our lawyers can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your case and the legal options available to help you move forward.
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