Multiple People Injured At Jurupa Valley Business On Via Cerro After A Hazardous Materials Spill Accident
JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA (September 27, 2022) – At least nine people were injured at a Jurupa Valley business after a noxious material was accidentally spilled.
Riverside County police officials are saying that the accident took place on Friday. There was some type of hazardous materials spill at a business.
The entire building where the spill took place had to be evacuated. In all, 9 people were treated for injuries including two firefighters who arrived at the scene.
The chemical involved in the leak was not identified. But it was being stored in some type of container prior to the accident.
Liability In Jurupa Valley Chemical Spill Accidents
Accidents involving chemical spills may seem like freak occurrences, but they are actually quite common. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “A total of 57,975 chemical incidents were reported by these states during the 10-year surveillance period. In 4,621 (8%) of these incidents, 15,506 persons were injured. Among them, 354 deaths occurred.” Nearly half of the victims worked at businesses where the spill took place. There are a number of symptoms commonly associated with chemical exposures.
- Burning of the eyes
- Burning of the nose
- Sweating
- Blurred vision
- Stomach aches
Depending on the facts of any case, a business owner could be liable for any accident where the general public is injured by a chemical spill. Property owners in California have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition under California Civil Code 1714. When a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition with their property, they must take action to fix the dangerous condition. Many chemical spills occur when two chemicals are inadvertently mixed. There are a number of steps that should be taken after chemical spill accidents.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
When a worker is injured in a chemical spill accident, they may have legal recourse through a worker’s compensation claim. There is no need for an injured worker to demonstrate liability for a worker’s compensation claim. Anyone else injured in a chemical spill may have recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Riverside County Chemical Spill Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Jurupa Valley chemical spill accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There are so many questions that need to be answered.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a chemical spill accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after any accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
