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Pasco County, Florida Electrocution Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Working around sources of electricity, including high-voltage transformers and wires can be extremely dangerous, especially when proper safety measures are not taken. When property owners and construction companies fail to follow certain safety protocols and Occupational Safety & Health Administration regulations, workers can be electrocuted. Electrocution can result in severe burns, neurological injuries, organ damage and death.
Most electrical accidents happen in the workplace, predominately affecting construction workers and other professionals constantly exposed to the possibility of electrocution. Defective appliances often cause electrical injuries occurring in the home. In general, human carelessness, negligence and failure to follow safety regulations are to blame for most electrocution injuries. The most common sources of electrical contact injuries include electric appliances, high-voltage power lines, frayed electrical cords, faulty wiring and broken machinery.
In any electrical contact accident case, it is important to understand what caused the accident and what could have been done to prevent any injuries. The Pasco County Electrocution Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can thoroughly investigate the scene of your accident, identify the responsible parties and handle all aspects of your legal claim. We represent clients in New Port Richey, Port Richey, Dade City, Hudson, Holiday, Zephyrhills, Trinity, Land O’Lakes and Wesley Chapel.
Types of Electrocution Injuries
Electrical injuries can either be high or low voltage. High-voltage electrocution injuries occur when contact is made with an electrical source greater than 1000 volts, and low-voltage injuries occur when contact is made with an electrical source of less than 1000 volts. Electric shocks can cause contusions, broken bones, fractures, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Electrocution can often lead to complications, including blindness, seizures, infection, loss of limbs and permanent muscle weakness.
Pasco County Injury Lawyers Aiding Victims of Electrocution
The Pasco County Electrocution Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can assist with filing your claim and fight aggressively to ensure that you receive the benefits you deserve. Many electric shock and electrocution injuries are due to negligent property owners, general contractors, electricians, company owners or the manufacturer of an unsafe or defective product. At Whittel & Melton, we can examine the facts surrounding your case and help determine who is to blame for your suffering.
If you have suffered an electrical burn injury or lost a loved one in an electrocution accident, contact the Pasco County Electrocution Attorneys at Whittel & Melton today online or call 727-847-2299. We serve clients in and around Pasco County including New Port Richey, Port Richey, Dade City, Hudson, Holiday, Zephyrhills, Trinity, Land O’Lakes and Wesley Chapel.