2024-03-27 18:55
Step and touch potential is the phenomenon that explains how you could be electrocuted or suffer an electric shock injury from a downed power line, even if you do not actually touch it… Read More
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Personal injury lawyer provides helpful resources and safety advice for consumers on electric shock and electrical injuries.
2024-03-13 17:38
The first thing to do when someone is being electrocuted is to turn off the power, if possible. Next, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not attempt to help someone or even approach someone suff… Read More
2024-02-21 19:58
When an employee has been electrocuted at work or suffered an electric shock, they or their family may have a case for Worker’s Compensation benefits against the person’s employe… Read More
2024-01-26 19:17
When a loved one has suffered a death from an electrocution accident in the United States, you will likely be entitled to compensation and damages. Depending on the circumstances, you will b… Read More
2023-12-27 20:39
Post electric shock syndrome describes the circumstance where a person’s post-traumatic response to having suffered a shock results in neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric condition… Read More
2023-12-20 21:32
There may be a lawsuit for a lineman electrocuted or who suffers an electric shock. The lineman or his or her family may have a claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits against his or… Read More
2023-11-22 17:10
Pain in the arm after an electric shock is something to be worried about. Electricity traveling through a person’s arm can cause injuries such as burns, muscle damage, tissue damag… Read More
2023-10-24 15:14
The most common electric blanket dangers that people need to be aware of are from fires and burn injuries. Research also shows that extended use of an electrical blanket can cause heatstroke… Read More
2023-10-12 15:02
There is nothing that will ever take away the devastation and heartbreak that families suffer when they have lost a loved one to electric shock death.
But in order to hold the negligent p… Read More
2023-10-09 19:33
If you or a loved one has suffered an electrocution or otherwise been injured by electricity, you may be able to file an electric shock compensation claim for workers’ comp benefits, p… Read More
2023-09-13 18:04
Yes. A child can be electrocuted by a phone charger. Additionally, children face the risk of electrical shock and burn injuries from chargers.
These nightmare scenarios terrify pa… Read More
2023-08-21 17:59
The all-too-frequent, tragic reports about electric shock drowning victims losing their lives are sad reminders that the same hidden dangers of electric shock that exist with our swimmin… Read More
2023-08-09 17:00
Research has shown that the effects of electric shock on the brain may include neurologic and neuropsychological consequences such as memory loss, depression, deficits in visuospatial reason… Read More
2023-07-17 16:09
An experienced electrocution lawyer explains the difference between electrocution vs shock and the different medical and legal implications
Many people use electrocution vs electric shock… Read More
2023-07-05 13:00
Electric shock injuries can be very serious and life-altering and it’s important that people know what it is, what it isn’t, what its causes and symptoms are, and what treat… Read More
2023-07-03 19:24
If a tree falls on power lines, then the electric utility company that owns the lines is generally responsible for repairing them and restoring power.
Please contact your electric uti… Read More
2023-06-27 18:42
If you experience tingling after an electric shock and it doesn’t go away after a few minutes you should be concerned because you may be seriously injured. Even if the damage to your s… Read More
2023-06-26 15:15
Delayed electric shock symptoms should not be ignored because they may be signs that a person has suffered a serious electric shock injury. If you experience these symptoms after contact wit… Read More
2023-06-08 19:53
A swimming pool electrocution can result in serious injury or death. An experienced lawyer can help victims and families recover the pain and suffering compensation or wrongful death dam… Read More
2023-06-07 20:50
Hot tub electrocution is a serious danger that can cause death or serious injury. It occurs when faulty wiring or poorly maintained equipment releases an electrical current into the wate… Read More
2023-05-26 22:01
Eye damage after electric shock can cause long-term or permanent impairment to your vision or even total vision loss. An experienced electrocution accident lawyer can help you recover the co… Read More
2023-05-09 17:23
Arrhythmia after electric shock is a medical condition that affects the heart’s electrical activity and can result in serious health problems including irregular breathing and loss of… Read More
2023-04-04 13:58
Electrical burns are serious injuries for electric shock victims. Not only do they damage the outer layers of a person’s skin, but they can cause irreparable damage to muscles, veins a… Read More
2023-03-08 16:43
Electrical accidents that give rise to a personal injury case most commonly involve an electrocution, electric shock injury, burns causing tissue and internal organ damage, and/or trauma to… Read More
2023-02-14 14:04
Stomach pain after electric shock may be a sign of serious injury to your internal organs. This may be both debilitating and potentially deadly. You should seek immediate medical attention… Read More
2023-01-19 18:02
Electrical trauma describes the harmful and potentially deadly effects of being exposed to electricity. Trauma can include both injuries caused by coming in contact with electricity and fata… Read More
2022-12-19 15:41
Dizziness after electric shock can be a symptom of a traumatic brain injury that was caused by an electrical accident. If you or a loved one is experiencing dizziness after suffering an elec… Read More
2022-11-01 16:34
Back pain after an electric shock may be a sign that you have suffered a spinal cord injury. You should immediately seek medical attention. Depending on the laws of your state and depending… Read More
2022-10-11 15:09
Anxiety after an electric shock is potentially very serious. If you are suffering from it then you should immediately seek medical attention as it can be an important sign of an electricity… Read More
2022-09-19 15:07
A nose bleed after electric shock is an injury that you should be concerned about. The blood vessels in your nose may have ruptured due to the trauma of the electrical shock or as a result o… Read More
2022-08-15 19:48
Chest pain after electric shock is an injury that must be taken very seriously. Not only can it result in painful and disabling chest pain, but it may also be a symptom that you have suffere… Read More
2022-07-29 14:41
Serious, disabling and disfiguring injuries are common and can happen after an electric shock injury. These injuries may include: (1) heart damage; (2) brain damage; (3) burns; (4) nerve dam… Read More
2022-07-15 20:05
A downed power line carries high voltage electricity and is very dangerous. Because it is not possible to tell by looking whether a downed wire is live, you must always stay as far away as p… Read More
2022-06-10 18:18
The dangers of electric shock on the body can result in death, injury, heart damage, brain damage, burns, nerve damage, miscarriage, muscle pain, arm pain, and post electric shock syndrome… Read More
2022-05-25 14:52
You may be able to sue if an electric shock has caused a miscarriage. In most states, the personal representative of the estate of the embryo or the fetus that was lost in the miscarriage ma… Read More
2022-05-05 13:41
Electric shock heart damage is a very serious and potentially deadly injury that requires immediate medical attention. The most common types of damage to the heart are irregular heart rhythm… Read More
2022-04-14 17:49
Nerve damage from electric shock is a serious injury. It can interfere with activities such as breathing and heart function. It can affect a person’s ability to walk. It can prevent th… Read More
2022-03-24 13:03
The four main types of electrical injuries are: (1) electrocution that causes death or serious injury; (2) electric shock injury; (3) burns (which can be both disabling and disfiguring); and… Read More
2022-02-28 14:55
Muscle pain after electric shock results from the muscle contracting in response to an electrical current passing through the body. It may also be caused by electricity-related burns and tis… Read More
2022-02-08 13:08
The dangers of electricity on the body can result in electrocution and electric shock injuries. Victims may suffer electrical trauma that includes cardiac arrest, burns, organ, tissue and ne… Read More
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