High-voltage electricity is in every neighborhood, in every building and at nearly every construction site. Because of the risk of injury or death from accidental electrocution, power companies, landlords, construction contractors and building owners are required to follow strict safety standards. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
Electrocution accidents happen for a variety of reasons, in a variety of places. Sometimes, electrical equipment is improperly wired or maintained, or workers are not given proper training in the safe operation of the equipment.
Common causes of electrical accidents include:
- Exposed electrical wires
- Puddles of water near electrical appliances or light switches
- Crane contacts with high-voltage wires
- Sagging high-voltage power lines
- Uninsulated or faulty transmission line contacts
- Ungrounded outlets or wiring
- Frayed or substandard wiring
- Unguarded or unfenced power installations
- failure to turn off electricity prior to maintenance activities
- Damaged outlets or overloaded outlets
- Defective electrical equipment
Due to the time limits imposed by state and the Federal government, it is essential that you act quickly to ensure that you do not waive your right to compensation for your electrocution injury.
If you or a family member have been injured in an electrical accident, please call Gerling Law in Evansville, Indianapolis and Louisville today. We're here to help.