Minneapolis Electrocution Lawyer

Electrocution describes death from electric current traveling through the body. When a human comes in contact with a lethal amount of electrical energy, it causes electrocution. Electric injuries and deaths can occur anywhere and at any time. Victims of electrocution often could have avoided their injuries with proper safety training, equipment, and due diligence on the part of the electrical product manufacturer. Electrocutions resulting from negligence deserve the attention of experienced lawyers like Knutson + Casey. We can help family members file claims after tragic electrocutions in Minneapolis.

Examples of Negligence-Related Electrocutions

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, about five workers are electrocuted every week. Workplace electrocutions can stem from unsafe electrical equipment, lack of proper safety training, and not wearing the appropriate safety gear. Aside from fatal electrocution, workers can also suffer electrical burns, shocks, arc flashes, and injuries from fires or explosions. Electric injuries also can occur in car accidents, on unsafe premises, or at home. The incident may stem from a hazard such as:

  • Defective electrical components or equipment in the workplace
  • Lack of safety gear or training
  • Contact with power lines
  • Improper use of extension cords
  • Unsafe portable tools
  • Defective household equipment
  • Overloaded circuit breakers
  • Lack of warning labels or instructions on electrical products
  • Defective children’s toys

If the contact does not kill the victim, he or she could suffer serious health consequences such as electrical burns, internal organ and tissue damage, injuries requiring amputation, permanent scarring, respiratory problems, cardiac arrest, muscle pain, seizures, and loss of consciousness. After an incident where electrocution has resulted in death, the decedent’s surviving family members should always speak to an attorney.

Minneapolis Attorneys with Experience

A life cut short due to a preventable electrocution can be one of the most devastating things to ever happen to a family. It is difficult to move on after the untimely death of a loved one. However, knowing that someone else’s negligence caused the death can make the grief even more unbearable. A wrongful death lawsuit can bring your family closure and peace after a tragic fatal accident, as well as compensation for expenses such as medical bills, funeral/burial costs, and loss of consortium. Don’t take on the claims process alone. Come to Knutson + Casey for sympathetic yet aggressive attorneys.

At Knutson + Casey, we have seen first-hand how the death of a loved one can tear a family apart. We’ve represented hundreds of clients in Minnesota, and fought hard for fair compensation for loss of the decedent’s love, support, and companionship. When it comes to electrocution cases, our team can investigate the accident and determine the likely defendant(s). This may be an employer, coworker, driver, property owner, or product manufacturer. Even if your loved one was partially responsible for the accident (e.g., he or she failed to look at whether a metal ladder would touch an overhead power line), the Minnesota courts can award partial compensation.

Most electrocutions are preventable. This is a terrible reality, but it also gives surviving family members the chance to hold a responsible party liable for its losses. Preventable injuries and deaths are often grounds for negligence-based injury and wrongful death claims in Minneapolis. If you aren’t sure whether your loved one’s death was a result of negligence, contact us. We’ll listen to your story during a free, no-obligation consultation in Minneapolis. Then, we’ll give you our professional opinion about whether you have grounds for a lawsuit. Call (507) 344-8888 to get in touch with your local hometown attorneys.