The Devastation of Electric Shock Injuries

Whether they happen at home or in the workplace, electric shock injuries can cause serious physical trauma or even death. These types of injuries can be financially and physically overwhelming to recover from. If your accident was caused by someone’s carelessness, your healing and adjustment process can be worsened or delayed with the added stress of trying to pay your bills without a paycheck.

Electrocution and electric shock injuries

Electrical accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, including:

• Burns
• Internal injuries
• Amputations
• Loss of eyesight or hearing
• Death

In addition to the physical trauma these injuries cause, they also can take a heavy psychological toll. Many patients may be unable to return to work and unable to make a living for some time during the healing process, and some may be permanently disabled. Between being unable to work and the massive medical expenses, patients may find themselves overburdened and overwhelmed financially and emotionally.

In Tennessee, accident victims may be able to recover damages for their injuries, including:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Pain and suffering
• Other losses associated with the injury

If a spouse or child files a claim after the death of his or her spouse or parent, he or she may be entitled to compensation for funeral and burial costs, as well.

Can a Memphis attorney help me?

As with any personal injury, your options may depend on the circumstances around your accident.

If your injury was caused by someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence, you may have grounds to recover compensation through a negligence claim. In a nutshell, negligence is a failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person. Your attorney can work with you to determine the nature of your case.

You may have suffered an electrocution injury because of a defective product. Examples include malfunctioning hairdryers or toasters, or faulty wiring. These types of claims, typically called product liability claims, can hold manufacturers or sellers responsible when defective products cause consumers injuries.

If you were a guest, visitor, or shopper on someone else’s property when you suffered your injury, you may be able to file a premises liability claim. Premises liability comes into play in personal injury cases when the injury was caused by an unsafe or defective condition on someone’s property. In a case like this—failing to protect you from live wires or electricity—they can be liable for your injuries.

Electrical shock injuries can be severe and catastrophic. If you or a loved one have suffered an injury, the personal injury attorneys at Bailey & Greer, PLLC can help. Our legal team tirelessly advocates for the people of Memphis, Jackson, and West Tennessee. Call us today at 901-680-9777 or complete our contact form to schedule a consultation with our experienced team.