Electricity runs businesses all over the country. Since people work with power every day, it puts employees at risk for electrocution related injuries through a variety of industries.
Electrocution accidents can be very dangerous, and they affect many Americans every year. Take a look at the statistics:
- Electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries each year among the U.S. workforce.
- Electrocution is sixth among causes of workplace deaths in America.
If you’ve been injured from an electrocution accident, you deserve the best representation possible to get the compensation you deserve.
Our team at Wigod & Falzon knows what it takes to win an electrocution lawsuit, and will work tirelessly to get it for you. We also work on a contingency fee basis, which means no recovery = no fee.
Types of Electricity Related Injuries
There are four main types of electrical injuries:
- Flash injuries are caused by an arc flash, and are typically associated with superficial burns, as no electrical current travels past the skin.
- Flame injuries occur when an arc flash ignites an individual’s clothing, and electrical current may or may not pass the skin in these cases.
- Lightning injuries involve extremely short but very high voltage electrical energy, and are associated with an electrical current flowing through the individual’s entire body.
- True electrical injuries involve an individual becoming part of an electrical circuit. In these cases, an entrance and exit site are usually found.
About half of all electrocution accidents in an occupational setting occur as a result of contact with power lines, and about a quarter result from electrical machines or tools. While most are relatively minor, many victims suffer lasting injuries from electrocution.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) reported that 63 electrocutions occurred during a recent 10-year span. Approximately 60 percent of these deaths involved someone working in the construction industry.
Compensation for Electrocution Accidents
Electrocution can severely injure a person at the point of contact. In the worst case scenario, it can even cause damage to the heart or other vital organs.
Our experienced team of personal injury lawyers help victims recover after electrocution injuries in the workplace, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Burns and shocks
- Organ damage or failure
- Limb amputation
- Damage to the nervous system or muscle tissue
- Brain damage
- Paralysis
- Coma
If you’ve been injured in an electrocution accident, our experts can help you recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and more. Additionally, you may be entitled to additional personal injury damages, such as compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disfigurement
- Wrongful death if a loved one was killed by electrocution
- Workers compensation
Get a Electrocution Accident Lawyer Today
It’s important for an electrical accident victim to understand the full extent of their injuries. This is because in Michigan, you generally only have one chance to sue the at-fault parties and recover damages.
Our skilled team of lawyers help victims with a variety of electrical accidents, including:
- Electrical shocks
- Electrocution
- Arc flashes
Plus, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means the attorney fee and costs of handling the case will be paid with a percentage of the settlement or judgment the client receives from their personal injury case.
Simply put, no recovery = NO FEE.
Contact us today; we’ll put you in touch with an electrocution injury expert who will fight to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.