Serious electrical shock, electrical fires, and fatal electrocutions can be caused by negligence in the enforcement of safety regulations, negligent maintenance of electrical equipment, and defective equipment or products. Whether your electrical injury occurred at home, on the job or on public property, we can help you.
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Causes of Electrical Accidents
Some of the more common causes of electrical accidents and places where they frequently occur include:
· Faulty wiring
· Overloaded electrical receptacles
· Power tools
· In the bathroom
· In a workshop
· On the job
Merely touching someone with bare hands while that person is in contact with a source of electricity can result in an electrical injury.
Types of Electrical Injuries
Electric current can cause severe and lasting injuries, such as:
· Cardiac arrest (heart attack) from the electricity's effects on the heart
· Muscle, tissue, and nerve damage from an electrical current passing through the body
· Thermal burns on skin and muscle tissue due to contact with a source of electricity
Electrical Accidents on the Job
Employees injured in an electrical accident in the workplace can usually obtain compensation for their injuries through workers’ compensation insurance. However, workers’ compensation benefits are often not sufficient to compensate an injured worker. The medical bills, loss of income, rehabilitation costs, and in cases of fatal accidents, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and other damages may be recovered in a civil action with the help of an experienced attorney.
Consumers Injured by Defective Products
A defectively designed product can also be the cause of an electrical accident. An individual who is injured by such a product has the right to file a personal injury claim against the manufacturer and/or distributor of the product to obtain compensation for their losses.
If you have been involved in an electrical accident, you can trust the experience and skill of the lawyers at Perey Law Group, PLLC. Contact us today to discuss your circumstances and your legal options.
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Perey Law Group, PLLC
1606 8th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 443-7600
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