Why Hire Us as Your Houston Electrocution Attorneys?
Fact: In 2012, our attorneys recovered an 11.9 million dollar settlement for a victim of a severe on-the-job electrocution burn injury.
At Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., we understand the devastation that can be caused by an electrocution injury. These injuries can be life-changing and, in some cases, can even cause death. You need an experienced attorney to handle your case. Call us at 800-298-0111 to learn how we can help you.
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How Does an Electrocution Accident Happen?
An electrocution injury can happen in any number of situations. Electricians and those who work on construction sites or near live wires are especially at risk due to exposure to electrical currents. Roofers, laborers, carpenters, and construction site supervisors can all fall into the high-risk category.
For those who do not work in the construction field, electrocution injuries can occur when a person comes into contact with overhead power lines. If power lines are not properly maintained, designed, or installed, a person can suffer an electrocution injury as a result of contact with the power line and a transfer of current to the body.
Defective or dangerous products are a cause of electrocution injuries as well. For example, if a product sparks due to defective wiring, the current can transfer into the user’s body and cause serious harm.
What Are Common Injuries From Electric Shock?
Typical injuries from electric shock include heart damage, lung damage, central nervous system injury, kidney damage, and burns.
- Heart damage – A person can flat line (have no cardiac activity) or can experience ventricular fibrillation as a result of an electrocution injury. If prompt treatment is not received, heart damage caused by the current in an electrocution injury can cause death.
- Lung damage – If the electrical current passes through your chest, you may experience respiratory arrest. Again, prompt treatment is necessary.
- Damage to the central nervous system—When current passes from one hand to another through the body, it can damage the central nervous system, including the spine and head. Being electrocuted often also causes people to jerk or fall, which can cause or contribute to head and spine damage.
- Kidney damage – Your muscles and kidneys can become severely damaged as a result of an electrocution injury.
- Burns and skin damage – These types of injuries are extremely common in electrocution injury cases and are often very severe.
Let Us Handle Your Electrocution Injury Claim
These causes and types of electrocution injuries are just a few examples of the types of cases that arise out of electrocutions. If you have suffered an electrocution injury, you need to get legal assistance to learn about your rights. Schedule a free consultation with a Houston electrocution lawyer from Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., today to learn more!
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FAQ's
What sort of injuries can be caused by an electrical shock?
Burns from electric shock may be mild to severe, but the internal injuries from an electric shock include damage to internal organs, muscles, and ligaments. It is wise to seek medical attention after any serious electrical shock.