A person who suffers an electrical shock may exhibit various symptoms, depending on how much voltage was present. They may have burns that range from minor to third degree. They may go into cardiac arrest or start having chest pain. The person may suffer other heart problems or seizures. They may start having trouble breathing or become confused. It’s possible that an electrical shock can lead to unconsciousness.

Determining liability for electrocution depends on who was responsible to maintain the safe working environment. If the incident happened because of negligence, the party liable is the one that should have taken care of the situation before the accident. An attempt to repair the problem that doesn’t meet regulations would likely be seen the same as if they did nothing.

Sometimes the situation isn’t simple. The victim may also be partly to blame. Perhaps they didn’t follow procedures in installing electrical components. They may still receive partial compensation for the part of the blame that is on the other party. For example, the supervisor might have failed to check on the employee to make sure they were following the procedures or the employer may not have trained the employee on how the process was supposed to be completed.

An experienced workplace injury attorney can determine liability and help the victim build a case. They will investigate the incident and review medical documents and other paperwork to decide on the next steps.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an electrocution accident or if your family member died from such an incident, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages and loss. Contact Weiser & Associates today for a free consultation today.