Being injured by electricity is a terrifying process that is often deadly. The dangers associated with electrical injuries are so serious that it can be difficult to fully comprehend them. These life-threatening injuries often occur as a result of faulty consumer products and of work involving electricity, such as construction work. If you or someone you love has suffered an electrocution injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to reach out to an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney.
The National Center for Biotechnology Information shares all of the following information about electrocution injuries:
According to the Mayo Clinic :
Every accident involving electricity is a serious accident that should be taken extremely seriously.
Construction work is dangerous work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that of the 4,779 work-related fatalities in 2018, 1,008 of them occurred in the construction industry. Construction work is so dangerous that the most common accident categories – making up almost 60 percent of total construction worker deaths in 2018 – are known as the fatal four, which include:
Electrocution accidents are so prevalent on construction sites that they make this short, deadly list.
The damages associated with electrocution injuries are difficult to overstate. There is often a strong emotional component along with the physical consequences. If you or your loved one has suffered an electrocution injury, your medical expenses alone can include:
Electrocution injuries are so serious that your related medical needs will follow you into your future.
In addition to medical costs, there are lost wages to consider. A serious electrocution injury can lead to an extended break from work – if you’re able to return to work at all. Time off work means decreased earnings, and you could experience a decreased earning potential that leaves you with a permanent loss. It’s also important to consider the emotional component associated with a diminished career, which can be significant. Our careers help define who we are – and our place in the world – and a psychological loss of this nature can be extremely difficult.
Finally, there is your pain and suffering to consider. The physical and emotional pain and suffering that attends tragic, violent accidents involving electrocution tend to be immense. The serious nature of these injuries often results in a protracted healing process that requires significant psychological effort to overcome. The need for ongoing mental health counseling is not uncommon.
Electrocution injuries are so dangerous that it’s important to address the issue of wrongful death. If you’ve lost a family member to an electrocution injury that was caused by someone else’s negligence, a wrongful death claim can help you address the damages you suffer as a result of your loss. While your loved one obviously can’t pursue damages, you can do so on his or her behalf. Although nothing can bring your loved one back to your family, a wrongful death claim can help you continue moving forward on the difficult path toward healing.
Jonathan M. Kashani is the founder of Kash Legal Group, specializing in personal injury law with a commitment to providing personalized client services and high-quality legal representation. He holds a Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and is admitted to practice in all state courts of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Suffering injuries from electrocution can derail your life and your career in the work of a moment, but the dedicated personal injury attorneys at Kash Legal Group in L.A are committed to wielding their impressive experience in skillful pursuit of your claim’s most just resolution. We’re here for you, so please don’t hesitate to contact or call us for more information today.
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