Los Angeles Workplace Accident Lawyers

Serving Injured Workers in Los Angeles County, Orange County & the Inland Empire

Workplace accidents can seriously affect employees, leading to injuries, financial burdens, and career setbacks. Accidents can happen in any industry, whether you work in an office, a construction site, or a warehouse. 

Understanding your rights and the protections available under California law is essential if you have been injured at work. The Work Justice Firm exclusively practices employment law to benefit workers across Southern California. We help injured employees pursue the compensation and benefits they deserve under our state’s workers' compensation system.

Request a free consultation with a workplace accident attorney at The Work Justice Firm. Reach us online or at (323) 675-3337 to make an appointment. Hablamos español.

Workplace Accidents In & Around Los Angeles

Workplace accidents vary by industry. Examples of accidents that can lead to California workers’ compensation claims can include but are not limited to the following.

• Slip and fall accidents: Tripping over uneven surfaces or obstacles, slipping on wet floors or spills lacking proper signage, or falling down stairs due to faulty railings or poor maintenance.
• Machinery and equipment accidents: Getting caught in or struck by moving machinery, injuries caused by defective tools or malfunctioning equipment. Or crushing injuries or amputations in high-risk industries like construction or manufacturing.
• Transportation-related incidents: Vehicle accidents involving delivery drivers, truckers, or other employees driving for work purposes, forklift, crane, or industrial vehicle collisions on-site, or pedestrian accidents that occur at loading docks or job sites.
• Falls from heights: Falling off ladders, scaffolding, or roofs in industries like construction, injuries incurred during maintenance or tree trimming tasks, and falls from elevated platforms due to lack of protective railings.
• Accidents caused by falling objects: Head trauma or other injuries from tools, construction materials, or merchandise falling from shelves or injuries from debris at construction or manufacturing sites.
• Exposure to hazardous materials: Chemical burns, respiratory conditions, or skin disorders from unsafe handling of toxic materials, long-term illnesses such as mesothelioma or other respiratory diseases from asbestos or mold exposure, and radiation or poisonings in specialized industries like healthcare, research facilities, or manufacturing plants.
• Workplace violence: Physical injuries or psychological trauma caused by assault or altercations with co-workers, customers, or third parties on the job.
• Fires and explosions: Burns or smoke inhalation from workplace fires or injuries caused by explosions or hazardous equipment malfunctions.
• Electrical accidents: Electric shocks from exposed wires, faulty equipment, burns, injuries due to arc flashes, and improper electrical handling.