Have you suffered an electrocution injury? Attorney Vargas will fight for you as your electrocution injury attorney in Rancho Cucamonga.
Electricity is essential for our modern way of life. But most people don’t really understand electricity or the dangers that can arise if it is not managed properly. Occasionally, this can result in electrocution injuries.
How Electrocution Affects the Body
When electricity comes into contact with a person, the electrical current flows through the person’s body through the path of least resistance—i.e. through the victim’s soft tissues (skin, fat, muscle) and internal organs. The longer the electricity runs through the victim’s body, the more damage it causes and the higher the risk for permanent, serious injuries such as:
- Cardiovascular injury
- Cardiac arrest
- Respiratory arrest
- Burns to skin, soft tissues, and/or body organs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain damage
- Seizures
- Peripheral nerve damage
- Paralysis
- Fractures
- Necessity for amputation
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Injuries to the eyes
- Psychiatric problems
- Death
Common Causes of Electrocution Accidents
While most electrocution accidents involving adults take place in work environments, children and adults may be vulnerable to 
electrocution injuries from common hazards found in the home and in public places:
- Faulty wiring
- Exposed wiring
- Poorly insulated wiring
- Defective electrical appliances
When electrocution accidents occur due to someone else’s negligence, the injured victims have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. For example, a landlord who failed to correct wiring that was known to be faulty could be sued on the grounds of premises liability. Or, the manufacturer of a defective appliance that gave an electric shock could be sued on the grounds of product liability. Manufacturers are liable for products that cause injuries due to defects in their design, their manufacturing, or their warnings.
Fernando D. Vargas Will Fight for You as Your Electrocution Injury Attorney
As your electrocution injury attorney in Rancho Cucamonga, Fernando D. Vargas will carefully investigate the circumstances of your accident and determine the best legal strategy to pursue. This may involve filing a claim with an individual’s insurance provider or tackling a major lawsuit against the manufacturer of a defective product. In either case, you can rely on Attorney Vargas to provide skillful and aggressive representation geared towards securing the full and fair amount of compensation you deserve. This may include:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost wages (past and future)
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of household services
- Assistive devices and transportation
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Inability to perform certain functions
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial expenses (in case of wrongful death)
Call Now for a Free Consultation and No-Risk Representation
Wondering if you have a case for compensation following an electrocution injury? Fernando D. Vargas is here for you. Call our office at 909-982-0707 any time 24/7 and we will promptly schedule a free case evaluation so you can get personalized answers from Attorney Vargas. If you have a strong case, you can hire him as your electrocution injury attorney at no upfront cost and never pay a penny until after he wins compensation for you.
