Electrical Shocks and Burns

Controlled electricity is an essential component of modern society, and although it is indeed safe and controlled, for the most part, its transmission and storage remains inherently dangerous. Electrocution results in about 4,400 injuries and 400 deaths per year in the United States.

Here are some more statistics:

• S. industry experts estimate that over 30,000 “electrical shock accidents” occur in the workplace each year.
• On average, hospitals treat about seven children per day for injuries caused by tampering with electrical outlets.
• According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), electrocution is the second-leading cause of death among construction workers, behind only falls.
• The average number of construction worker fatalities per year due to electrocution is about 143, according to the Electronic Library of Occupational Safety and Health (eLCOSH).

Electrical burns are among the most common shock-related injuries, and can cause greater damage than can be seen and should receive medical attention as soon as possible.

Here are some common non-fatal electrocution injuries:

• Burns to the skin or underlying tissue/muscle
• Heart/nerve damage
• Seizures
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety or problems with memory/concentration
• Problems with balance/coordination

Here are some of the ways that electrocution accidents can result in injury or death, especially in the workplace:

• Buried, fallen, or exposed power lines
• Ladders which come into contact with power lines
• Failure to shut off power before repairing equipment or appliances
• Electrocution involving water
• Battery systems in motor vehicles

If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident, contact 844 See Mike, LLC for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.