If you’ve been involved in an electrocution accident then you don’t need to be told how serious these accidents can be. If you have seen a loved one injured in this way, then you also know that it’s a very serious situation. Feel free to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for your free case evaluation. If you’ve never been injured in this way, and you don’t know anyone who has, then you’ll appreciate these tips to avoid electrocution accidents.
Electrocution accidents can lead to serious burns
Most electrocution accidents involve direct contact with some type of source of electricity. Some of these injuries can result in minor burns, while others can cause serious burn injuries that aren’t always immediately visible. Common causes of electrical injuries include contact with exposed wiring and exposed parts of an appliance.
The most common causes of serious electrocution accidents in California
The most common ways that serious or fatal accidents happen is when people who work around electricity come into contact with high-voltage lines on their jobs. Any contact with a direct power line can lead to death. Three out of four people who survive an accident with a high voltage electrical line will need to have a portion of their body amputated.
In most cases, a household accident that leads to an electrocution accident won’t be as serious as those described above because the current in our homes is relatively low in currency. However, it can lead to painful burns. Neurological problems can also arise from electrocution accidents.
How common is electrocution?
Many people mistake an electrical injury with electrocution. An electrical injury is an accident that involves electricity, while electrocution technically refers to an electrical accident that leads to a death. Electrocution is actually more common than you may know: It’s the fourth leading cause of on the job deaths in the U.S. The most common causes of worker-involved electricity accidents include:
- Contact with an energized line.
- A vehicle in contact with an energized power line.
- A worker in contact with equipment that’s been energized.
- Equipment that’s not safe.
If you are a worker who was hurt in an electricity accident, or you’re the loved one of a worker who suffered from an electrocution accident, then you should call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away for a free consultation.
Home safety tips
While most electrocution cases involve people at work, there are also some steps you can take to stay safe at home. They include:
- Don’t miss water and electricity.
- Keep your outlets covered.
- If you trip a fuse don’t just flip it back and ignore it. Take it as a sign that you need to inspect your appliances.
- Replace any outlet that’s broken.
- Replace any damaged power cords.
- Keep appliances and electric tools dry.
Following these tips can go a long way but if you’re injured by an electrical accident and someone else was to blame, then your next call should be to 909-982-0707.
