TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES IN CALIFORNIA
According to the Bureau of Labor, transportation incidents are the leading cause of deadly occupational injuries in California. In 2007, there have been a total of 407 fatal work injuries in California. Out of the 407, 148 of them were transportation incidents. Unfortunately, this statistic makes sense because driving freeways and highways is a potentially dangerous act. Have you or a loved one been injured by a transportation accident in California? If you have, please call us now at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys.
Here are some other leading industries in California that caused fatal occupational injuries:
- Contact with equipment and objects: 58 fatal injuries
- Falls: 66 fatal injuries
- Exposure to harmful substances and environments: 37 fatal injuries
- Fires or explosions: 17 fatal injuries
- Assaults and violent acts: 78 fatal injuries
Another startling fact is that out of the 407 fatal incidents, 384 of these incidents were suffered by men. Only 23 women suffered fatal incidents. If you or a loved one has been fatally injured please call us now at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776. We have more than 50 years of legal experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. We specialize in all sorts of injuries and accidents. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information. Help is just a phone call away.
