Electrocution Accident Lawyer

If you work outside with power lines or near power lines, you are at risk of electrocution. This description includes painters, pipeline workers, landscapers, and window washers, as well as maintenance, repair, and construction workers. The human body is a conductor, so an electrical current will travel through it as easily as it would through metal.

Electric shock accidents in the workplace are usually a result of one of the following:

• Someone making contact with an overhead power line while using metal equipment. This equipment is often ladders, scaffolding, or lifts.
• Someone making contact with underground power lines while digging. An errant shovel can break the line, and electricity travels out.
• Someone making contact with live parts, usually on a defective product with an exposed wire or otherwise energized. This product could be any machinery, tool, or electrical equipment.
• Someone contacts a misused cord or outlet. Power or extension cords may be old and expose frayed wire or too many cords plugged into an electrical source.
• Someone contacts an energized body of water. Boat launches and pool equipment can have faulty wiring or break down over time and can release a current into the water.

Electrocution accidents should not be “one of the risks of the job.” The electrocution injury lawyers at the Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys law firm want to ensure you are taken care of. Holding companies accountable when they have disregarded public safety measures is crucial. Contact us for a free case evaluation if you have experienced an electrical injury on the job.

An electrical current that enters and exits the body will come into contact with internal parts on its way. Damage may not be apparent right away. This is why you should seek medical care if you have an electrocution accident, even if you think it’s not severe. A medical professional needs to confirm the extent of any injuries. Medical records are helpful to have if health problems arise later.

Serious injuries from an electrocution accident can include:

• Thermal/Electrical burns – Destroyed tissue, muscles, nerves, and internal organs. Infection can cause loss of limbs.
• Cardiac arrest or arrhythmia – The heart runs on its electrical activity, and the shock disorganizes this, making it beat erratically or stop entirely.
• Musculoskeletal injuries – Muscle or bone degeneration from spasms.
• Brain and nerve injuries – Tingling, nerve damage, amnesia, seizure, respiratory and cardiac arrest due to effect on the central nervous system.
• Fall-related injuries if a seizure or spasm leads to a drop from a high place – traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries.

Secondary injuries such as infections or brain and spinal cord injuries from falls are not uncommon in electrocution accidents. In some unfortunate cases, what started as a personal injury case may become a wrongful death claim.

In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including electrocution injuries, is generally two years from the date of the injury. It’s important to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure you meet all deadlines and preserve your right to compensation.

To schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys, contact us via phone, email, or through our website. We will review your case, answer your questions, and discuss how we can assist you in pursuing justice and compensation for your electrocution injury.

If you have further questions or need legal support, Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys is here to assist you. We are committed to helping you navigate the legal process and secure the compensation you deserve for your electrocution injury.