Electrical Injuries

Each year in the United States electrical injuries result in 1,000 deaths and over 3,000 admissions to specialized burn centers. It is estimated that one-third of these incidents occur while the victim is on the job. Sadly, 20% of all electrical shock injuries occur to children. Men are more likely than women to be injured or killed by electrical shock by a ratio of 9:1.

Electrical shock can cause serious burns. In fact, fatalities are more likely to result from the burns received in an electrical shock, than the shock itself. However, serious electrical shocks can cause ventricular fibrillation (a potentially fatal heart arrhythmia).

the number of electrical shock deaths and injuries has continued to rise steadily as the use of electricity has increased, as well as the increased production of electrical powered machinery.

the attorneys at the Law Offices of Steven C. Laird, P.C. have handled many electrical shock cases, including those resulting in serious injuries and even death.

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