ELECTROCUTION DEATH IN WORK-RELATED ACCIDENTS: ELECTRIC SHOCK VICTIMS SHOULD CONTACT A CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY.
Electrocution deaths and electric shock accidents at work sites, including construction projects (indoor and outdoor), restaurants, agricultural sites, industrial plants, and offices, are a serious and ongoing problem for workers in the U.S. and California. It is estimated that 7% percent of all work-related fatalities are due to electrocution in some form, with around 700 employees being electrocuted per year. Electric shock is the 4th leading cause of death in occupational fatalities. If you or someone close to you has been electrocuted in a work-related incident in California, please contact a lawyer immediately.
Striking power lines both above and below ground, problems or mishaps in electric building circuitry, and the combination of water and electric outlets are all deadly contributors which can lead to death by electric shock. OSHA cites numerous fatal accidents in which poor safety maintenance led to the electrocution fatality of employees. Often times, mere education and training can prevent the devastating results of electrocution. Here is a brief recount of one such tragic incident:
A small group of employees was constructing a chain-link fence in a residential neighborhood under a live power line. The erection of the fence required the workers to install long metal rails (21 feet each) for assembling the top of the fence. During the fence construction, one of the workers held a 21-foot rail upright, causing it to come into direct contact with the energized power line. The laborer, a 25 year old man, was electrocuted with 7200-volts of electricity, and tragically, he died. Inspectors found that the electrocuted worker received no professional training or instruction regarding general construction or power line hazards from his employer or supervisor.
Have you or a loved one been electrocuted in an accident in California? If so, please seek the advice and help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. We will help you understand your rights and seek the justice you deserve. Call us now.
