Electrocution and Electric Shock Injuries – Your Legal Options

Electrical shock injuries, whether they happen at home or at work, often cause extreme trauma or even death. The aftermath of these injuries can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally, with staggering medical expenses. And when your accident was due to someone else’s negligence, the healing process can be even more difficult with the added stress.

How can a Los Angeles injury attorney help?

Your legal options regarding your electrical shock injury depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident. If your injury was due to someone’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover compensation for your accident through a negligence claim. Negligence is when a person or entity causes you harm by failing to use the level of care a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances. Your personal injury attorney can advise you further if you’re unsure.

If you suffered an electrocution injury because of a defective product (think faulty hairdryer or malfunctioning toaster), you could seek compensation through a product liability claim. Product liability holds manufacturers and sellers responsible for injuries caused by defective products.

Or, if you were a guest or visitor on someone else’s property when you were injured, you may be able to hold the property owner responsible through a premises liability claim. Property owners have an obligation to their visitors and guests to keep their premises reasonably safe from preventable injuries. If they fail to do so—in this case, protect you from live electricity—they may open themselves up to liability.

Electric shock injuries

Electrocution and electrical accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries. These accidents can lead to:

• Amputations
• Internal injuries
• Burns
• Loss of eyesight or hearing

These kinds of traumatic injuries are not only physically life-altering, but they also take a psychological toll on the victim. Many electrical injury patients may be unable to return to work and unable to make a living. Some may need physical therapy or other medical attention for months, or even permanently.

Here in California, accident victims may recover a host of damages, including medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, future care costs, therapy costs, pain and suffering, and any other losses associated with the injury.

Electrical shock injuries are among the most serious injuries a person can suffer. If you or a loved one have suffered brain or other traumatic injuries from electrocution, the Los Angeles injury attorneys at Taylor Ring can help. We work to seek compensation for your injuries and losses while you heal. Talk to our lawyers today at 310.776.6390 or complete our contact form to schedule a consultation.