New York Electrocution Injury Lawyers

NY Accident Attorneys

Electrocution and electrical shocks can cause serious injuries including burns, infections, and even loss of fingers, arms or limbs. Construction workers and industrial laborers use a lot of electrical equipment and power tools in most of their jobs. This constant association with electricity increases their risk of electrocution and injury. To reduce the likelihood of electrical shock, employers have a responsibility to adequately maintain equipment and provide a safe working environment.

Whether an electrocution injury occurred in a construction accident, at an industrial job or in any other workplace, our personal injury team is ready to stand by your side. In many cases, these accidents are the result of negligence on the part of a contractor working on the same site. In other cases, they are the result of a defective product used at work. Our lawyers can help in either of these situations. We will work hard to find out who is responsible and see that they are held accountable.

Causes of electric shock include, but are not limited to:

• Unintentional or accidental contact with a high-voltage power line, as in a construction or car accident
• Combination of water on the floor and using an electrical outlet, as in unsafe commercial kitchen or industrial plant environment
• Accidental contact between metal and electricity, as in ladder, machine or metal rail contact with exposed electrical current at a construction site
• Electrical arc flashes from power lines
• Accidental contact with exposed electrical sources, such as an appliance or wiring
• Lightning

When an individual sustains a serious injury from electrocution, chemical explosion, or other serious accident, there will likely be a need for weeks and even months of time in the hospital, extensive follow-up medical treatment, and potentially rehabilitation therapy. These expenses - and other routine bills - can accumulate quickly and become burdensome when you are incapable of working and earning an income.

Electrical current exposure can result in a wide range of injuries, including skin burns as well as internal burns that can cause swelling and compression of the arteries, cutting off blood supply to the limbs. It can cause deadly abnormal heart rhythms, kidney damage and even cataracts. In some cases, an electrical jolt can cause a bad fall, resulting in dislocations or broken bones. Nerve damage to the spinal cord can result in paralysis, numbness, chronic pain or erectile dysfunction. Electrical damage to the nerves and brain can manifest in seizures, brain hemorrhages, short-term memory loss, personality changes and difficulty sleeping.

If you or a loved one has suffered from an electrical accident, you may be able to recover damages for:

• Hospital, surgical, ambulance bills, and other medical expenses
• Physical therapy and other rehabilitation costs
• Lost income and diminished earning capacity
• Distress, anguish, pain and suffering

Our personal injury attorneys are experienced in helping clients recover the compensation they need and deserve following a catastrophic injury. Contact our New York City electrocution injury law firm today for a free consultation and case evaluation.