Electric Shock

Electric shock injury is usually caused by electric current entering the body through some man-made means or by lightning. The body is a good conductor for electricity so often times the individual who gets an electric shock sustains a severe injury. Electric shocks are the cause of about 1,000 deaths per year in the United States, which makes up 1% of all accidental deaths. It is possible that an individual may sustain significant internal damage resulting from electric shock that goes unnoticed. Make sure to have a thorough medical examination, regardless of how minor your burns may be. Depending on the voltage of the current that entered your body, you may have a serious injury. To find out if you have a case contact a New York electric shock injury lawyer from our law offices today.

Electric shock can cause:

Cardiac arrest
Muscle, nerve and tissue destruction
Thermal burns as a result of direct contact with the source of electrical current

The situations where you may experience electrical shock include:

Exposure to power lines or any other kind of wiring that contains high voltage
Defective machines and appliances
Light fixtures overheating
Unattended electric heaters and hot plates

Contact an Electric Shock Attorney If You Have Been Injured

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Contact an experienced New York electric shock injury attorney if you have suffered from an electric shock as soon as possible following any incident. A New York electric shock injury lawyer from our firm can assist you in securing compensation for your injury and provide the support you need in this process. Contact us for a free consultation with an experienced New York injury lawyer.