Electrocution accidents can cause serious burns, nerve damage, internal injuries, disability, and other life-changing harm. These accidents can happen at workplaces, construction sites, homes, businesses, or other properties. If you were injured because of unsafe electrical conditions or another party’s negligence, Gagliano Law, PLLC can help you understand your rights and legal options.
Understanding your rights in an electrocution case
Property owners, employers, contractors, manufacturers, and other parties may be responsible when negligence or unsafe conditions cause an electrical injury. Depending on the circumstances, your case may involve:
- Premises liability. Unsafe electrical conditions on a property
- Negligence. Failure to properly maintain, repair, or warn about electrical hazards
- Defective products. Dangerous or defective electrical equipment
- Workplace accidents. Electrical injuries occurring on construction sites or at work
Common causes of electrocution accidents
- Exposed or defective wiring
- Downed power lines
- Defective electrical equipment
- Improper installation or maintenance
- Construction-site hazards
- Unsafe outlets or appliances
- Contact with energized machinery
What to do after an electrocution accident
- Seek medical attention. Electrical injuries can be serious even when they are not immediately visible
- Report the accident. Notify the appropriate property owner, employer, or manager
- Document the scene. Take photographs of the hazard and your injuries
- Identify witnesses. Collect their contact information
- Preserve evidence. Keep damaged clothing, equipment, or other relevant items
- Consult an attorney. An attorney can investigate the accident and identify potentially responsible parties
The legal process for electrocution claims
- Case review. We review the accident, injuries, medical records, and available evidence
- Investigation. We investigate the accident scene, electrical equipment, records, photographs, witnesses, and other relevant evidence
- Insurance claim. We pursue the applicable insurance claim and seek compensation for your injuries and losses
- Negotiation or litigation. We negotiate with the insurance company and, when necessary, pursue litigation
No payment unless you receive compensation
Qualifying personal injury cases may be handled on a contingency basis, subject to the terms of the representation agreement, meaning attorney fees are generally collected only if compensation is recovered.
Frequently asked questions
What injuries can electrocution cause?
Electrical accidents can cause burns, nerve damage, internal injuries, cardiac complications, traumatic injuries, disability, and other serious conditions.
Who may be responsible?
Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may involve a property owner, employer, contractor, manufacturer, or another party.
What compensation may be available?
Potential damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, and other accident-related losses.
Get legal help after an electrocution accident
If you have been injured because of an electrical hazard or another party’s negligence, Gagliano Law, PLLC can help investigate your case and pursue the compensation available to you.
