Construction Accident Lawyer Helping New York City Residents and Others
Electrocution involves injuries caused by bodily contact with electricity, some of which are tragically fatal. There are many different factors that may affect the severity of an electrical injury, such as the type of current involved and the amount of voltage. New York City electrocution attorney Nicholas Rose has over 13 years of experience advocating for and seeking compensation for accident victims. As a knowledgeable construction accident lawyer, he has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on their behalf.

Holding a Negligent Defendant Liable for an Electrocution or Electrical Accident
Electrocutions are unfortunately common on construction sites. Power lines may be overhead or buried, posing hazards. Any electrical equipment that will be used on the site must be examined prior to use. Additionally, electrocutions and electrical injuries are particularly prevalent when the victim is working on scaffolding or a ladder. In some cases, electrical shocks can lead to cardiac arrest, due to the effect of electricity on the victim’s heart.

If a negligent party causes an electrical accident, they generally may be held liable for the resulting harm to the victim. At a construction site, one person or an entire company may be found negligent. First, the victim must assess who was at fault for the accident. Property owners, contractors, and manufacturers of products all participate at a construction site. An employee of a contractor or subcontractor may pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Non-employees may hold contractors who cause an accident liable in a personal injury lawsuit.

Asserting one’s right to compensation through a negligence claim following an accident requires proving four elements: a duty of care, a breach of the duty of care, causation, and damages. The injured victim must show that the defendant owed them a duty of care. In the case of a property owner at a construction site, that property owner is expected to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe manner, avoiding foreseeable harm to those legally on the property.

To prove a breached duty of care at a construction site, the victim might show that the property owner or other responsible party improperly constructed or installed power lines. A manufacturer also may be held negligent if a product that was used for protection against electrocution was defective or had a danger that was not foreseeable. In that situation, the victim may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer. This type of case may proceed under a strict liability theory in addition to or instead of negligence.

Injured individuals may be entitled to compensation for medical treatment and surgery following an electrical accident at a construction site. They may also pursue reimbursement for loss of income and loss of future earning potential resulting from the injury. Additionally, victims usually may seek compensation for pain and suffering.

Contact an Electrocution Attorney in the New York City Area
If you or a loved one has been hurt in an electrical accident at a construction site, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. New York City electrocution lawyer Nicholas Rose can ensure that your legal rights are asserted. He helps accident victims throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Queens, and Brooklyn, as well as in Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties. Call 877-313-ROSE (7673) or use our online form to set up a free consultation with a dedicated injury attorney.