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Electric Shock

Electric Shock Attorney

Electric Shock Pritzker Olsen attorneys have a national personal injury practice. Attorney Fred Pritzker has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Associated Press, CNN, CBS News, Lawyers USA and others. He is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. To contact Pritzker Olsen law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

Compensation for Electric Shock Victims

Compensation for electric shock victims can include the following:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Disability
Disfigurement

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What is Electric Shock?

At its strongest, an electrical current will cause burns, an injury commonly called "electric burn." The burns may be an obvious surface wound, or completely internal. In the case of internal injuries, there may be only entry and exit wounds visible on the body. Even when exterior wounds are small, the internal damage may be significant.

The outcome of an electric shock to an individual depends on the intensity of the voltage to which the person was exposed, the route of the current through the body, the victim's state of health, and the speed and adequacy of the treatment. Death by electric shock is called electrocution.

Electric Shock Injuries

Electric current can cause injury in three main ways:

Cardiac arrest due to the electrical effect on the heart.
Muscle, nerve, and tissue destruction from a current passing through the body.
Thermal burns from contact with the electrical source.

Electric Shock Causes

The causes of electric shock can include the following:

Accidental contact with exposed parts of electrical appliances or wiring
Young children biting or chewing on electrical cords, or poking metal objects into the electrical outlet
Lightning
Flashing of electric arcs from high-voltage power lines
Machinery or occupational-related exposures
Defective products

If you have been injured by an electric shock, contact an attorney at Pritzker Olsen law firm for a free case evaluation.

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