Electrocution Accident Attorney in California
Legal Representation for Electrical Accidents, Electrocution, and Burn Injuries
Electrical current passing through the body can cause severe burns and life-threatening internal injuries. Workers, tenants, homeowners, visitors, and other property guests may encounter unsafe equipment or electrical conditions. After a serious injury or fatal incident, families need a clear assessment of the legal claims available to them.
At Carpenter & Zuckerman, we represent people injured in construction and industrial accidents involving electrocutions, equipment failures, falling objects, and unsafe working conditions. We’ve recovered over $3 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients. An electrocution accident lawyer in California from our firm can determine whether the incident supports a work injury, premises liability, product liability, or wrongful death claim.
Call (888) 484-2033 or contact us to discuss an electrical injury or fatal electrocution with our attorneys.
Electrical Hazards That Can Cause Serious Injuries
Electrical accidents can result from a damaged system, defective equipment, or an unsafe worksite. The source of the current and the circumstances of the contact matter because visible burns don’t always reveal the full extent of the injury.
Common hazards and resulting injuries include:
- Downed power lines: Contact with a live line or energized object can expose workers and bystanders to high-voltage current.
- Exposed or faulty wiring: Damaged insulation, improper connections, and accessible wiring can create hazards on properties and jobsites.
- Defective electrical equipment: Tools, machinery, appliances, and their components may expose users to current when they fail.
- Poorly maintained systems: Electrical panels, outlets, and property systems can become dangerous when unsafe conditions aren’t corrected.
- Electrical trauma: Current can cause external and internal burns, cardiac arrest, nerve damage, and muscle injuries. It can also trigger a traumatic fall.
Evidence concerning the electrical source, equipment, worksite or property condition, and medical treatment can help establish responsibility. Medical records are particularly important when internal damage is serious despite limited visible burns.
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Liability in California Electrocution Accidents
Responsibility may depend on who controlled the electrical condition, supplied the equipment, performed the work, or had a duty to address the hazard. Potentially liable parties include property owners, contractors, utility companies, and equipment manufacturers. Determining fault requires an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the accident.
California Civil Code Section 1714(a) generally establishes responsibility for injuries caused by a person’s lack of ordinary care in managing property. Ordinary care means the reasonable caution expected under the circumstances. This principle may apply when a property owner or another responsible party fails to use reasonable care concerning an electrical hazard.
Third-Party Liability at Worksites
Workers’ compensation isn’t necessarily the only potential source of recovery after a workplace electrocution. A third-party claim may be available when someone other than the injured worker’s employer or co-worker caused or contributed to the accident.
Our electrocution accident lawyers in California investigate potential third-party liability involving drivers, contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and other outside parties. This assessment is separate from determining eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits and may identify claims governed by personal injury law.
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Schedule a Free Case Review With Our Electrocution Accident Attorney in California
An initial review can address the available evidence, potentially responsible parties, and whether workers’ compensation and a third-party claim could both apply. Our California electrocution accident attorneys are available 24/7, and we keep clients informed as their cases progress.
We handle work injury and premises liability cases on a contingency-fee basis. Clients pay no upfront costs and owe no legal fees unless we recover compensation. Our contact form provides another way to tell us about an injury or wrongful death.
Call (888) 484-2033 or contact us to discuss your legal options with our electrocution accident lawyer in California.
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