In many cases, electrocution injuries may not look that serious on the surface. Many times they’re invisible to the naked eye. The extent of the injury can vary widely from person to person, and depends on the pathway of the electricity, the strength of it, how long the person was in contact with it, and the type of circuit involved. No matter what your situation is, if you suffered an electrocution injury then you may have a personal injury case.
Common injuries from electrocution accidents
Injuries from electrocution accidents can include tissue damage and many other serious issues. They can include damage to the heart, cardiac or respiratory arrest, injury to the spinal cord, seizures, paralysis, brain damage, nerve damage, broken bones, permanent deformity, eye injuries, amputations, scarring, psychiatric problems, disfigurement, and even death.
The long-term cost of an electrocution accident can be significant
In many cases, the damage done in an electrocution accident lasts for a lifetime. In these type of life-changing, catastrophic injuries, long-term medical care and rehabilitation may be required. There’s no question that is expensive, but that’s not the only cost of this type of injury.
The person who was injured in the accident, or certain members of their family, can potentially recover damages to compensate them for a wide range of damages. This includes both past medical bills as well as future estimated medical bills, loss of earning capacity, scarring, past lost wages and estimated future lost wages, the cost of assistive devices, loss of household services, the cost of requirement transportation, physical pain, suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life and consortium, the inability to perform specific functions, and more.
In the event the victim was killed in the electrocution accident, then their family may be able to recover the cost of funeral and burial expenses, in addition to some of the above damages. If you think you have a case, then the next step is to reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas for your free case evaluation.
You don’t need money to make your case
One of the most common reasons we hear potential clients give for not moving forward with a case is not having the money for filing fees, expert witnesses, attorney fees, etc. The good news is that if you call us at 909-982-0707 to request your free consultation, and we agree to work together, then you won’t have to pay a penny until the case is decided in your favor.
This is called a contingency case, which means that our fees come out of the award you receive. If the case is not decided in your favor then we get nothing – which means we have as much at stake as you do. To learn more, call our offices at 909-982-0707. When you need an experienced, professional, aggressive personal injury attorney, you need Attorney Vargas.
