Injured by Electrical Shock? Get the Legal Help You Deserve.

Types of Electrocution Cases We Handle

Our Pittsburgh electrocution injury lawyers have extensive experience handling electrical accidents throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Common electrocution accident cases:

• Construction site electrical accidents involving power lines

• Workplace electrocution from faulty equipment and inadequate safety protocols

• Arc flash incidents causing severe burns and cardiac injuries

• Defective electrical products causing shock injuries at home

• Premises liability cases involving exposed wiring on private property

• Utility company negligence leading to power line accidents

• Industrial electrical accidents in manufacturing facilities

• Electrical burns from faulty appliances and power tools

Common Electrocution Injuries

Electrocution accidents can result in catastrophic injuries requiring extensive medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation. Even minor electrical shocks can lead to serious internal damage that may not be immediately apparent.

Injuries our personal injury lawyers win compensation for:

• Severe electrical burns requiring skin grafts and reconstructive surgery

• Cardiac arrest and heart rhythm abnormalities from electrical shock

• Traumatic brain injuries affecting cognitive function and memory
  

• Spinal cord injuries resulting in partial or complete paralysis
  

• Neurological damage causing chronic pain and motor dysfunction
  

• Internal organ damage affecting the kidneys, liver, and other vital organs
  

• Respiratory failure and lung injuries from electrical accidents
  

• Permanent disability affecting quality of life and earning capacity
  

• Wrongful death from fatal electrocution accidents
  

Liability for Electrical Injuries in Pittsburgh

Multiple parties may share liability, and our attorneys work diligently to identify all responsible parties to maximize the compensation you get.

Subcontractor Liability Claims

When electrocution accidents occur on construction sites, subcontractors often bear significant responsibility for electrical safety violations, including failure to follow OSHA standards, inadequate worker training, use of defective equipment, and negligent installation of temporary electrical systems.

Premises Liability Claims for Electrical Injuries

Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe electrical conditions and warn visitors of known electrical hazards. Claims may arise from exposed wiring, faulty electrical systems, inadequate lighting, and failure to post warning signs about electrical dangers.

Product Liability Claims for Electrical Shock Injuries

When defective electrical products cause injury, manufacturers and sellers may be held strictly liable regardless of negligence. Claims involve design defects, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, and failure to include proper safety features.

What to Do After an Electrocution Accident in Pittsburgh

Taking the right steps after an electrical injury can significantly impact your personal injury claim and ability to pursue maximum compensation. Our electrocution lawyers recommend these crucial actions to protect your rights and preserve evidence.

Immediate steps:

• Ensure Safety

  • Remove yourself from electrical hazards and call 911 immediately for medical attention.

• Seek Medical Care

  • Even without visible injuries, electrical shock can cause internal damage that requires immediate evaluation by medical professionals specializing in electrical injuries.

• Document Everything

  • Photos of the accident scene, electrical equipment involved, visible injuries, and safety violations.

• Report the Incident

  • Notify your employer immediately if it was a workplace accident, and contact the relevant authorities.

• Preserve Evidence

  • Don't allow cleanup or repairs until the scene is adequately documented and investigated.

• Avoid Recorded Statements

  • Don't discuss fault or provide detailed statements to insurance companies without legal representation present.

• Contact Experienced Attorneys

  • Before accepting any settlement offers, consult with our experienced electrocution injury lawyers who understand these complex cases.

Understanding Pennsylvania Electrocution Accident Laws

Pennsylvania's legal framework for electrocution injury claims involves workers' compensation, personal injury, product liability, and premises liability law. While workplace electrocution injuries are typically covered by workers' compensation, providing no-fault wage and medical benefits, you may also pursue personal injury claims against third parties (non-employers) for additional compensation. These extra damages you can claim in personal injury claims are for pain and suffering, the loss of life’s enjoyments, and loss of consortium damages for your spouse.

Under Pennsylvania's modified comparative fault law, you can recover damages if you're less than 51% at fault for the electrocution accident, though your compensation is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. You have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit for electrocution injuries, or two years from the date of death for wrongful death claims caused by electrocution.

Compensation Available for Electrocution Injury Victims

Our attorneys pursue maximum recovery for the devastating effects of electrical injuries.