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Electrocution Lawyer in Charleston, WV
Electrocutions are among the most deadly kinds of workplace accidents. If you or a loved one suffered an on-the-job electrical injury in West Virginia, you may be facing a long road to recovery, mounting medical bills, and lost wages from time missed at work. During this challenging time, you need high-quality legal representation to defend your right to full and fair compensation.
At Warner Law Offices, our skilled electrocution lawyers in Charleston, WV, have been representing hardworking West Virginians injured in workplace accidents for decades. We understand the devastating impact these injuries can have and are committed to providing compassionate legal counsel and aggressive representation to help you seek the compensation you need to move forward. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Compensation for On-the-Job Injuries in West Virginia
Electrocution is one of the leading causes of workplace-related injuries and deaths, especially in the construction industry. However, this fact doesn’t mean you deserve to be electrocuted when you’re on the job—all employers are expected to provide safe working conditions for their employees. If you’re suffering from an electrocution injury, Warner Law Offices, PLLC can help.
The bulk of electrocutions are work-related injuries, followed by private consumers usually in their own homes because of unsafe home maintenance or a defective or dangerous product. One of our experienced electrocution injury attorneys in West Virginia can help you or a loved one receive compensation quickly and determine whether you can benefit from a personal injury claim.
Contact our Charleston office today online or by phone to schedule a free consultation at 304-345-6789. We connect within an hour to our clients and are happy to answer any of your questions.
Types of Electrocution Injury Cases We Handle
If you’ve suffered an electrocution at work, you are not alone. In 2022, 105 workers across the country died due to electrocutions on the job. In West Virginia, electrocutions are particularly common in the mining industry due to its inherent dangers. For example, in 2019, a worker was fatally electrocuted at a mine preparation facility in Kanawha County.
At Warner Law Offices, we understand the devastating impact these accidents can have and are here to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Our experienced electrocution injury lawyers handle a wide range of electrocution cases, including those involving:
- Contact with power lines
- Exposure to faulty wiring or equipment
- Defective electrical products
- Improper grounding or safety procedures
- Arc flash or blast incidents
These accidents can occur in various industries but are particularly common in construction, mining, manufacturing, and utility work. Regardless of where your injury occurred, if it was caused by someone else’s carelessness, you have the right to seek legal compensation.
Electrocution injuries can range from minor burns to severe nerve damage, cardiac arrest, and even death. By filing a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages related to your accident. Common types of injuries we see include:
- Electrical burns
- Thermal burns
- Muscle and tissue damage
- Heart failure
- Neurological damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
Who Can Be Held Liable for Your Electrocution Injury?
Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe work environment and protect their employees from known hazards, including electrical dangers. When employers fail to satisfy this obligation, they may be held liable for resulting injuries. Potentially liable parties in an electrocution accident case include:
- Employers who fail to provide proper safety training or equipment
- Manufacturers of defective electrical products
- Property owners who fail to maintain safe premises
- Contractors or subcontractors who perform negligent electrical work
- Exposing employees to electrical hazards, inadequate machine guards, and lack of conveyor/exhaust systems to remove combustible sawdust and shavings.
- Using electrical equipment in ways not permitted by manufacturer guidelines.
- Not implementing an effective hazard communication training plan.
- Not implementing lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental machine startup or movement.
- Allowing combustible materials to build up.
Employers should not go unpunished when they put the lives of their workers at risk. Our skilled Charleston, WV, electrical burns lawyers are ready to investigate your case and hold the at-fault party accountable.
Can I Take Legal Action If My Loved One Was Killed in an Electrocution Accident?
Electrocution accidents are often fatal. If you have lost a loved one due to electrocution, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, loss of companionship, and more. Our West Virginia electrical burns lawyers are standing by to help surviving loved ones navigate the legal aftermath of a fatal electrocution.
Get Help With Your Electrocution Lawsuit Today
If you or a loved one were injured in an electrocution accident, we are here to help. We are a leading personal injury law firm in West Virginia dedicated to defending the rights of injury victims and their families.
Do not wait to take legal action. Reach out online or call (304) 345-6789 to schedule your free consultation with our skilled electrocution lawyers in Charleston, WV.
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Bobby has received many accolades throughout the years from both his peers in the legal community, as well as the media. The National Trial Lawyers association named Bobby a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and he has been selected as a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent. Additionally, he has been named a Best Attorneys of America by Rue Ratings, which also named Warner Law Offices to its Best Law Firms of America.
We represent clients across West Virginia and surrounding areas, providing compassionate client service and relentless advocacy in and out of the courtroom.
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