Wrongful Death Electrocution
Have you or someone you know been severely injured or died from an electrical shock? In 2001, a total of 411 people died from electrocutions in the United States. Of these 411, 19% were caused by an appliance. Another important factor of electrocution deaths was installed household wiring, which accounted for 11% of the total. Workplace accidents usually involve electrocutions as well. In fact, this phenomenon is responsible for about 20% of all workplace accidents.
Has your loved one endured a wrongful death electrocution? Contact an attorney near you to get help with your wrongful death electrocution claim today!
An electrical injury, including a wrongful death electrocution, is caused when a person becomes a part of an electrical circuit, or comes under the effects of a nearby electrical arc. These injuries are commonly classified under four categories:
- Lightning injuries – Occur when an individual is exposed to lightning
- High-voltage AC injuries – Usually take place when a conductor, or conductive object, comes in contact with an overhead high-voltage power line
- Low-voltage AC injuries – Generally occur when a conductive element comes in contact with a low-voltage electricity source (such as a child biting into an appliance cord)
- DC injuries – Take place when an individual comes in direct contact with an electrically charged device (such as a teenager touching an electric train railway)
There are certain safety measures that every homeowner and employer should follow in order to safeguard other’s health. If your loved one has suffered an electrocution that led to death and you feel that there was negligence involved, you may have a case. An experienced attorney can help you every step of the way through this distressing situation.
Has your loved one endured a wrongful death electrocution? Contact an attorney near you to get help with your wrongful death electrocution claim today!
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