Electrocuted In Accident – MN Lawyers
Our lawyers represent people who have been seriously injured or burned because of exposed power lines and other electrical injuries. Electricity makes the world go. However, it must be treated with caution. Many electrocution accidents are work related. For example, when a worker forgets to shut down the power, or restarts the power before another worker does something in the same area.
However, our attorneys also represent people electrocuted in other types of accidents. For example, a lawyer represented someone electrocuted in her car when a power line contacted it. Landlords and property owners sometimes leave live wires exposed that people, or children, come into contact with. Unfortunately, this can result in serious electrocution injury. Electrocution injuries also frequently occur from defective products.
DANGERS OF ELECTRICAL INJURY
Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly. This includes working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and salespeople, work with electricity indirectly. Nonetheless, they may also be exposed to electrical hazards.
Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. OSHA’s electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. Generally, if a worker suffers an electrocution injury in the workplace, workers compensation will pay the medical bills and lost wages. However, there may be additional compensation required for permanent injuries, such as nerve damage and scarring from an electrical burn. When you call our office regarding an electrocution injury, our lawyers will determine if other parties are partially responsible to provide additional compensation.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY VIOLATIONS
OSHA‘s electrical standards protect employees from electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. Unfortunately, the regulations cannot eliminate the possibility of human mistake and negligence. OSHA has references that provide information related to electrical injury in construction. They also provide information about hazard recognition, possible solutions and additional resources.
Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment. This makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrocution. The following hazards are the most frequent causes of electrical injuries: contact with power lines, lack of ground-fault protection, path to ground missing or discontinuous, and equipment not used in manner prescribed. There are also injury cases from improper use of extension and other electrical cords. A variety of possible solutions can reduce the risk of injury associated with electrical work. Examples of solutions include the use of insulation, guarding, grounding, and electrical protective devices. In other words, safe work practices.
When employees are trained to work safely, they should be able to anticipate and avoid injury from job related hazards. Click here for more information from OSHA regarding electrical injury situations and precautions.
ATTORNEY FOR ELECTROCUTION INJURY ACCIDENT MN
If you or a family member have been electrocuted in an accident, call us and speak with a lawyer for a free consultation. Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin are top MN personal injury lawyers with over 25 years’ experience. We represent people injured in accidents throughout Minnesota. A lawyer will investigate the cause of the electrocution accident and hold the correct people accountable. We care for our clients and will make sure you get the compensation and fair treatment you are entitled to for your electrical burn or injury.