A 25-year-old male worker was electrocuted in a workplace Accident in University Park, Los Angeles, on Thursday afternoon, October 19, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the incident occurred at 2718 South Figueroa Street at around 12:45 p.m.

Authorities said the man was electrocuted after making contact with an electrical source while working in a ceiling structure. First responders rescued the victim and brought him to the local hospital in critical condition.

No further details were released. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending an investigation to determine what caused the incident.

Dedicated Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Los Angeles, CA

An employee injured in a work-related accident in California is eligible for Compensation under the state’s workers’ compensation law, regardless of who is responsible. The victim can receive compensation if the accident occurred during employment and was not caused by negligence or horseplay.

Seek the legal advice of our respected Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorneys at Arash Law, under the direction of Arash Khorsandi, Esq. Our law firm will stop at nothing to protect your rights and represent your case.

As one of California’s most successful personal injury law firms, we have recovered more than $500 Million in compensation for our clients.

If you want to speak with one of our lawyers, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form.

What to Do After a Workplace Accident in Los Angeles

When you are harmed at work, it is crucial that you take certain actions as soon as possible, both to ensure that you get the medical treatment you need and to ensure that your right to workers’ compensation benefits—and perhaps compensation via a third-party liability claim—are preserved. You can follow these steps to secure your claim:

1. The first thing you should do after any workplace accident is to get medical attention. With serious accidents, this usually means calling an ambulance to the scene. It is an excellent idea to let emergency medical workers evaluate you even if you don’t think you need to go to the hospital in an ambulance. Your injuries could be more severe than you know. These workers are also trained in how to transport injury victims to avoid exacerbating their injuries safely.

If you don’t go to the hospital in an ambulance, it is still important to see a doctor as soon as possible. It is not possible to know how serious your injuries are without testing and medical imaging. Only a qualified medical professional can determine what medical treatment you need. If you fail to get medical attention right away, you could make your injuries worse. The workers’ compensation carrier could then deny your claim or try to say that you are responsible for the costs of these “added injuries.”

1. Do not give the insurance company any opportunity to deny your claim. Seeking immediate medical attention protects your health and legal right to compensation for your injuries. Once your immediate medical needs have been addressed, it is important to notify your employer of the accident as soon as possible. Even if your manager or boss was present at the accident, you still need to be sure that the company is aware of the injury and that a claim is opened with their workers’ compensation carrier.
2. Claims that are not promptly reported to the carrier can be denied. It would be best not to rely on your employer’s assurance that they will open a claim. Remember, you are filing a claim against your employer’s policy, which means they are not necessarily on your side. Our Los Angeles workers’ compensation attorney at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., will ensure that the claim is filed properly and not denied for improper reasons.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Workplace Accident Statistics

Over 4,500 work-related injuries and fatalities are reported each year in the US, according to OSHA. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in November 2020, 66.7% of American workers reported an injury at work, the same as the previous year.

Workplace accidents killed 5,333 people in 2018, a 2% increase from 2017. In 2015, falls caused 40.2% of all accidental deaths and 16% of unintentional deaths.

The primary causes of workplace fatalities include automobile accidents, falls, and acts of violence. Conversely, falls and strains from hauling are the leading causes of nonfatal workplace injuries.