Friday, April 13, 2012

Jose Fernando Morales Killed After Tow Truck Rolls Over Him

CHINO, California ? Mechanic Jose Fernando Morales, 47, of Santa Clarita was killed Monday afternoon when the disabled tow truck he was working on rolled over on him in the 4700 block of Chino Avenue, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner?s office.

Chino Valley Fire Department paramedics pronounced Morales dead at the scene of the accident about 3:39 p.m. The Chino Police Department is investigating the circumstances that led to the man?s death.

It was not clear whether Mr. Morales was an employee of a tow truck company or if he was the owner of the truck he was fixing. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required to train employees in order to reduce workplace hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are some 5,800 people killed in work-related accidents every year including traffic accidents, chemical exposure, electrocutions, malfunctioning equipment, construction incidents, explosions, fires and falls.

?If you have been injured in a workplace accident consider hiring a lawyer to investigate the circumstances to determine if there was liability on the part of the employer,? said Attorney West Seegmiller, founder of the Seegmiller Law Firm. ?There are many circumstances that could lead to a person?s serious injuries at work including poor maintenance, inadequate lighting or security, as well as poorly trained or licensed employees.?

The families of those seriously injured or killed in an industrial workplace accident may make a claim under Workers Compensation to cover medical and funeral expenses as well as some salary payments, but in some cases they should consider a wrongful death claim. In cases where there was negligence involved the surviving members of a person?s family may also receive compensation for future income lost because of the untimely death as well as emotional distress and loss of companionship.

For roughly 30 years, the legal experts at Seegmiller Law Firm have represented hundreds of clients injured in serious traffic accidents. Our legal team has also handled hundreds of wrongful death claims for families of victims killed in traffic accidents. Indeed, the car accident law firm has a proven track record supported by settlements ranging from several thousand dollars to millions.

Seegmiller is a California Personal Injury Law Firm with a track record of proven results. There is no cost to clients until our experienced team of lawyers and legal professionals have won your case. Finding the best car accident attorney can mean you will get the settlement you need to get your life back on track. Compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and pain and suffering can?t take away the trauma of the accident, but it can help you rebuild your life.

Call us today at 1-855-ASK WEST to speak with our car accident law firm. Seegmiller Law Firm has offices in California including its headquarters in Irvine. We also have offices outside of Orange County to serve you in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Do you need to file a Personal Injury Lawsuit? Time is of the essence.

California Statutes of Limitations are: 6 months for government or public entities ? 2 years for personal injury ? 2 years after the 18th birthday of a minor who is injured.

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