Suffering from an electrocution injury can be difficult for many reasons, including the fact that while most everyone has been in a car accident or knows someone who has, fewer people know much about electrocution injuries. It is true that electricity is needed for our modern lifestyles but that does not meant that accidents are necessary.
If you or a loved one has suffered from an electrocution accident that was the result of another person acting negligently, or a faulty product, then it is time to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas for a free legal consultation. In the meantime, you can read on to learn about the various ways in which an electrocution injury can affect the human body.
Ways in Which Electrocution Can Affect the Body
When a person comes into contact with electricity, the current flows through them via the path of least resistant. For example, it likely goes through their soft tissues such as skin, fat, or muscle, and their internal organs. The longer the electricity continues to run through their body, the more damage it can cause and the more serious the injury is likely to be.
Serious injuries that can result from electrocution include brain damage, cardiovascular injury and cardiac arrest, burns to organs, skin, or soft tissues, spinal cord injuries, respiratory arrest, seizures, nerve damage, paralysis, broken bones, scarring, psychiatric issues, and scarring. The worst burns can lead to the need for amputation or death.
Common Culprits in Electrocution Accidents
In most cases, electrocution accidents happen to an adult at work. However, children and adults both can be in danger form common hazards that may be in public places or even their own homes. These include faulty wiring, defective appliances, exposed wiring, poorly insulated wiring, and others. Depending on the specifics, the electrocution accident may have been simply an accident that could not have been foreseen or it could have been the fault of a person or company who did not do their due diligence.
If Your Electrocution Injury Was Due to Someone Else’s Negligence Then You Should Call Us Now
If you or a loved one was injured in an electrocution accident then you should contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. Even if you do not believe that someone else was at fault, you may not be correct. For example, if you were shocked by faulty wiring in your home, it could be the fault of the electrician who installed your ceiling fan.
If your were injured due to an electrical appliance, it could be that the manufacturer sold it with a design or manufacturing flaw, which could make them liable for your damages. At a minimum, it is worth a free consultation with us to find out what your options are.
