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Electric Shock Injury Compensation Claims
Introduction to Electric Shock Injuries
Electric Shock or Electrocution
Causes of Electric Shocks and Electrocution
How Electric Shocks and Electrocution happen
Electric Shocks and Electrocution at Work
Risks to workers of Electric Shock Injuries
Effects of Electric Shock Injuries
Severity of injuries caused by electricity
Action to take after an Electric Shock
First Aid for Electric Shock Victims
News Stories we have published about Electric Shock Compensation Claims
Electric Shock Personal Injury Compensation Claims we have dealt with
How to start a compensation claim after suffering an Electric Shock
Electric Shock Injury Compensation Claim Advice
Introduction to Electric Shock Injuries
Electric Shock or Electrocution
Almost everyone in the UK is at risk of some form of electric shock, whether it be at home, work, on holiday or at school.
The severity of injuries caused by an electric shock can vary greatly and more detail about this can be found below. Death caused by an electric shock is known as electrocution.
If you have suffered an electric shock due to someone else's negligence you may be able to make an electric shock compensation claim. For more information about how Thompsons Solicitors could help you, contact us on 08000 224 224.
Causes of Electric Shocks and Electrocution
How Electric Shocks and Electrocution happen
At some point in our lives we have probably all felt the snap of an electric shock from static electricity such as when you're leaving your car or walking across a carpet made from synthetic material. Although the voltage of these electric shocks can be high, the current flow lasts for such a short time that they can't really cause any harm.
Faulty wiring, overloaded sockets, water penetration and badly maintained electrical equipment can all cause serious electric shocks and electrocution. Electric shocks and electrocution can also be caused by someone handling electrical appliances with wet hands or by children poking objects into electrical sockets. Workers drilling into walls or digging underground are also at risk from electric shocks if they hit hidden cables. Injuries from these types of electric shocks can be serious and even fatal.
If you or someone you know has suffered an electric shock or been electrocuted due to someone else's negligence you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. To find out if we can help you, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Electric Shocks and Electrocution at Work
Risks to workers of Electric Shock Injuries
A high percentage of all electric shocks happen in the workplace where it is an employer's duty to protect their staff.
All electrical equipment and machinery in a workplace needs to be in a good state of repair and well-maintained. Employees should also receive training on how to properly operate machinery and should be provided with appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). In the case of workers exposed to electricity at work, there are protective gloves available to prevent injuries occurring which should be supplied as a last resort if exposure cannot be avoided completely.
Workers on building sites are at risk from electric shocks and electrocution from electrical work in progress and also from underground cables.
If you have suffered an electric shock at work you may be able to make an electric shock accident compensation claim. For more information about how Thompsons' specialist personal injury lawyers can help you, call us on 08000 224 224.
Effects of Electric Shock Injuries
Severity of injuries caused by electricity
Depending on the voltage of the electricity involved, the injuries caused by an electric shock can differ greatly.
Burns are a very common side effect of an electric shock. Burns are more common when higher voltages are involved but can occur from shocks caused by domestic supplies if the current flow lasts longer than a few fractions of a second.
Electric shocks often cause very painful muscle spasms which prevent the person being shocked from letting go of the object with the electricity current flowing through it. The muscle spasms can even be strong enough to fracture or break bones or dislocate joints.
After suffering an electric shock a person is often thrown backwards or can fall which risks further injury, particularly if a person is working at a height when they suffer the electric shock.
Electric shocks can cause a person to become unconscious or stop breathing and can even stop the heart from beating.
If you or someone you know has suffered an electric shock or been electrocuted you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. For more information complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Action to take after an Electric Shock
First Aid for Electric Shock Victims
If you come across someone who has suffered an electric shock and is still in contact with the current do not touch the person.
Ideally you should switch off the current at the mains but if this is not possible, try to separate the person from the current by either pushing the electrical object away from them with a non-conductive item such as a broom handle or pulling them away from the object by their clothes. Do not touch the person's skin as this might be live and you could suffer an electric shock or be electrocuted yourself.
Once the person is separated from the current you should check if they are breathing and start resuscitation if necessary. If the person is breathing but unconscious you should put them into the recovery position and dial 999.
Even if you think your electric shock was a minor incident and you have no visible injuries, it is worth attending hospital for a check-up as you may need an ECG to check for any harm caused to your heart.
If you or someone you know has suffered an electric shock or been electrocuted you may be able to make a personal injury claim for damages. For more information about how Thompsons Solicitor can help, contact us on 08000 224 224.
News Stories we have published about Electric Shock Compensation Claims
Electric Shock Personal Injury Compensation Claims we have dealt with
In the past we have published news stories on our website about clients we have helped to make personal injury compensation claims after they have suffered an electric shock injury. To read a selection of these follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
4th February 2009 - Council worker suffers electric shock by faulty equipment
25th November 2008 - Plater suffers an electric shock by Faulty Equipment
21st July 2004 - Notts firm admits blame for death of worker
If you or someone you know has suffered an electric shock or been electrocuted you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. To find out how Thompsons Solicitors can help you, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
How to start a compensation claim after suffering an Electric Shock
Electric Shock Injury Compensation Claim Advice
If you or someone you know has suffered an electric shock or been electrocuted in an accident which was someone else's fault, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any compensation claim including claims relating to electric shocks and electrocutions. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters and are experienced in dealing with personal injury compensation claims involving electric shock injuries and electrocutions. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a compensation claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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