Electrocution Accidents in New York City
Many workers in NYC, New York are exposed to electrical hazards in the workplace. Electrocution accidents can occur in any workplace, including construction sites, maintenance facilities, excavation sites, and industrial sites. Electrical injuries can result in catastrophic injuries, permanent impairments, and wrongful deaths.
A worker injured in an electrical accident could be entitled to compensation for damages. Our New York City workplace injury lawyers at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. have recovered tens of millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlement agreements for our clients. We have been recognized as part of America’s Top 100 Attorneys and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys.
Contact our law office to schedule your free consultation with one of our experienced New York City electrocution accident lawyers at (212) 514-5007.
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How Our New York City Workplace Accident Attorneys Can Help After an Electrocution Accident
Our New York City personal injury attorneys have over 40 years of combined legal experience. As a result, we have considerable knowledge, resources, and skills that allow us to handle the most complicated personal injury claims. At Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C., we fight massive corporations and insurance providers to recover fair compensation for injured workers.
When you hire our award-winning lawyers, you can expect us to:
- Thoroughly investigate your electrical injury to determine what caused it
- Identify all parties responsible for your damages
- File insurance claims and monitor the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit
- Work with your physicians and medical experts to determine the extent of your injuries
- Document your damages to maximize your settlement amount
- Negotiate full compensation for all damages
- File a lawsuit and pursue the claim in court if the responsible parties refuse to pay a fair amount to settle your claim
Learn more about electrocution accidents in New York City, NY and how we can help you receive the compensation you deserve after an electrical injury at work. Call now to schedule your free case evaluation with an experienced workplace injury lawyer in NYC.
Common Causes of Electrical Accidents at Work
Electrocution and electrical accidents in the workplace are often caused by violations of safety standards or negligence. In some cases, an employee might be electrocuted because of a defective tool or malfunctioning machine.
Common causes of electrocution accidents include:
- Exposure to live wires and high voltage
- Faulty wiring and damaged wires
- Contact with overhead power lines
- Electrical outlets in unsafe locations
- Poorly maintained equipment and tools
- Failure to conduct adequate inspections
- Contact with power sources
- Failure to shut down the power supply before maintenance or repairs
- Unsafe work practices and work environments
- Lack of proper safety training or equipment training
- Improper or failure to use lockout/tag out
- Use of defective equipment
When a construction worker or other employee is injured in an electrocution accident, the general contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or another party could be liable. Therefore, in addition to a workers’ compensation claim, the injured worker could have a third-party claim.
Common Injuries Caused by an Electrocution Accident at Work
A worker could sustain one or more injuries because of an electrocution accident.
Common injuries caused by electrical accidents include:
- Severe burns
- Broken bones from falls after a shock
- Electric shocks
- Heart attack
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations and loss of limbs
- Paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Muscle and tissue destruction
- Vision or hearing loss
- Pain, numbness, or tingling
- Breathing problems
- Seizures
Fatal electrocutions are also possible. Workers who survive an electrical accident may develop permanent impairments and disabilities. The damages could total hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.
What Damages Can I Receive for an Electrocution Injury in New York City?
A workers’ compensation case only provides specific benefits, such as medical treatment and wage benefits. The wage benefits do not compensate you fully for all lost wages. Furthermore, workers’ comp benefits do not compensate you for any of your non-economic damages.
A third-party claim for a workplace accident can provide compensation for all economic damages, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.
Examples of the damages you could receive in a third-party claim after an electrocution accident include:
- Past and present medical expenses and bills
- In-home and long-term nursing care
- Occupational, physical, and other therapies
- Physical pain and suffering
- Decreased quality of life
- Permanent impairments, disabilities, scarring, and disfigurement
- Loss of income and benefits
- Mental and emotional distress
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Personal care and household services
- Diminished earning capacity and future lost wages
- Loss of enjoyment of life
The best way to know what types of claims you might have after an electrocution accident at work is to talk with a New York City workplace injury attorney. Our attorneys will review your case to determine the legal claims you can file and the compensation you can seek.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Workplace Accident Law Firm in New York at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C.
Fault for electrocution accidents can be difficult to prove. Our NYC workplace accident lawyers have experience handling these types of personal injury cases. Call our office to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with one of our New York City personal injury lawyers.
