Why do you need a electrocution accidents lawyer?
Electricity is essential in the modern world, though it’s also very hazardous if safety measures are not followed. Electrocution, technically meaning death from electric shock, is also used to describe non-lethal injuries. These incidents can have severe consequences for the individual and their relatives. Electric shock injuries, when not fatal, often lead to long-term pain, organ harm, and may stop a person from working or enjoying pastimes. The effect on the person and their family is often both sudden and deep.
- Skin and internal burns
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Damage to organs or tissues, for instance, the heart
- Sensory impairments, like vision or hearing loss
- Speech difficulties
- Nerve damage
- Neurological problems
- Psychological issues
- Broken bones or physical disfigurement
Electrical shock incidents can happen at home, at work, or wherever someone touches electricity, such as a fallen power line. OSHA reports roughly 350 electrocution incidents yearly. In addition, NIOSH cites electrocution as a top reason for workplace deaths, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that electrocution caused 9% of almost 1,250 deaths on construction sites. These incidents usually result from unsafe work environments, bad electrical device installation, and unsafe tools and methods, with almost all of them being avoidable.
How electrocution accidents happen
- Power company or utility negligence
- Property owner’s carelessness
- Faulty consumer goods
- Careless or unqualified electrician or contractor
- Malfunctioning circuit breakers and flawed outlets
- Damaged electrical cables
- Poor grounding of electrical devices
- Arc flash and arc blast events
- Fire outbreaks
- Disregarding manufacturers’ instructions
- Incorrect use of extension cords
If you or someone you know has been electrocuted because of someone else’s carelessness, reach out to Law4help. We can assist in protecting important records and proof that points to negligence by an individual, business, or product maker, showing they are accountable for the incident. We’re here to support you, and we have the knowledge and resources to completely research, investigate, and substantiate your claim to an insurance provider or at trial.
