An unfortunate construction accident happened in Anaheim very recently. The accident was reported by the OC Register on line.
The report says that one Arturo Gonzales, 34, died after a forklift tipped over and hit him.
Arturo was taken by an ambulance to the hospital but he didn’t survive.
The “car-sized scoop on the end of an extension arm” of the forklift was reported to have hit him. One fellow construction worker said, “He got totally crushed” due to the accident.
The accident happened in a condominium construction site. Arturo was part of a six-person crew who were tasked to plaster stucco onto the condominium development.
We can just imagine the grief that his family is experiencing now. Presumably, he was their bread winner and they depend on him for support. But now, he is dead…
The California law is not exactly without say on this. But we all know that Arturo’s family won’t be getting much from workmen’s compensation benefits.
The same will not be enough. The loss of a loved one, and a breadwinner at that, entails great loss to the family. Even if they successfully claim for workmen’s compensation, as already mentioned, it won’t be enough.
A piece of legal advice – (1) the family should vehemently pursue the workmen’s compensation claim plus (2) they should also file a claim against his employer for construction liability.
They may also choose to file a third party claim suit. They might want to consult with lawyer whose expertise includes construction accident cases.
My deepest sympathies to the members Arturo’s family.
The report says that one Arturo Gonzales, 34, died after a forklift tipped over and hit him.
Arturo was taken by an ambulance to the hospital but he didn’t survive.
The “car-sized scoop on the end of an extension arm” of the forklift was reported to have hit him. One fellow construction worker said, “He got totally crushed” due to the accident.
The accident happened in a condominium construction site. Arturo was part of a six-person crew who were tasked to plaster stucco onto the condominium development.
We can just imagine the grief that his family is experiencing now. Presumably, he was their bread winner and they depend on him for support. But now, he is dead…
The California law is not exactly without say on this. But we all know that Arturo’s family won’t be getting much from workmen’s compensation benefits.
The same will not be enough. The loss of a loved one, and a breadwinner at that, entails great loss to the family. Even if they successfully claim for workmen’s compensation, as already mentioned, it won’t be enough.
A piece of legal advice – (1) the family should vehemently pursue the workmen’s compensation claim plus (2) they should also file a claim against his employer for construction liability.
They may also choose to file a third party claim suit. They might want to consult with lawyer whose expertise includes construction accident cases.
My deepest sympathies to the members Arturo’s family.
