Electrocution Accidents at Construction Sites

Los Angeles Electrocution Injury Attorney

A construction electrocution accident may occur on any construction site where electrical wires are exposed. A "live" electrical wire that currently has electricity flowing through it may pose serious risks to any construction worker, even when care is used while handling or working around the wire. A construction accident involving electrocution may occur if a worker is not properly trained in handling live electrical wires, if the power was supposed to be shut off but was not, or if safety equipment malfunctions in some way. An electrocution accident may also occur if construction equipment comes into contact with an electrical wire, instantly becoming a conductor for the electrical current and possibly injuring or even killing the operator of the machine or a worker on scaffolding or a ladder.

Have you or someone you know been injured in a construction accident? Talking to an attorney is an important step to take as early in the process as possible, as you may have the opportunity to file a claim or lawsuit against your employer if you are a construction worker, or against the construction company if you were visiting the site or simply passing by. A Los Angeles electrocution injury lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group can offer you a free initial consultation to talk about your case and what can be done to seek the financial compensation you deserve.

Avoiding Electrocution at a Construction Site

Construction companies should know the location of overhead and buried electrical lines in the sites where their employees are working, and they should inform their worker of the location of these lines in order to help them avoid serious injuries. Electrical lines that may pose a potential danger should be turned off, covered, insulated or moved. If this does not occur, electrocution may result.