Electrocutions and defective electrical equipment claims
Injured at work because of defective electrical equipment? accident | accident solicitors ensure you get the maximum amount of compensation.
Our specialist personal injury solicitors can act for you on a no win, no fee basis which ensures you receive 100% of the compensation that you are awarded for your electrocution claim.
Almost everyone in the UK is at risk of some form of electric shock. This could be at home, at work, on holiday or at school.
The injuries can vary greatly in severity. They range from minor burns, muscle pain and damage to more serious problems such as injuries to the nerves and in some cases, permanent symptoms. Death caused by an electric shock is known as an electrocution.
causes of electric shock accidents
There many reasons for electric shocks which can lead to compensation claims. Faulty wiring, overloaded sockets, water penetration and badly maintained electrical equipment can all cause electric shocks and electrocutions. Workers digging underground or drilling into walls are at risk from electric shocks if they hit hidden cables. Further, workers on building sites are at risk from electrical shocks from electrical work in progress.
can I make an electric shock compensation claim?
Many electric shocks happen in the workplace, where it is an employer’s duty to protect their staff. Injuries from electrical shock at work are often caused by defective or faulty work equipment. All electrical equipment and machinery in a workplace should be in a good condition and well maintained, in certain circumstances circuit breakers must be used. Work equipment has to be suitable for the purpose for which it is provided or used. If equipment is defective and electric shock results then you may be able to claim electric shock injury compensation.
Employers have to take action to minimise the risk of an accident and injury as a result of defective electrical equipment as they have liability for electrical equipment. Training should also be provided in a work place on how to operate machinery and employees should be provided with suitable Personal Protective Equipment and circuit breakers may be in place.
contact a work accident solicitor
If you have suffered an electrical shock injury and you think that you may have a compensation claim, call us now on freephone 0800 80 47 547 for a free consultation with an Accident | Accident Personal Injury Solicitor or Lawyer.
It is important that you speak to us as soon as possible about your electrical shock accident. Time limitation periods apply and investigating electric shock injury compensation claim is often easier if you begin the process as soon as possible after the incident.
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