Electrocution Injuries Can Be Fatal
Electrocution injuries on construction sites can be devastating and often fatal. Although less common than other construction injuries, those who are electrocuted often suffer life altering injuries. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently reported an average of 411 fatalities occur every year at construction job sites due to electric hazards. Many of these injuries can be prevented. If the electrocution was a result of negligence from another party, contact a Chicago personal injury attorney.
Electric shock happens when an individual comes in contact with an electrical source. If the energy is at a lethal amount, the injury can be fatal. In this case the circuit overstimulates the nervous system and causes damage to the internal organs. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the four main types of electric injuries are:
- Electric Shock
- Burns
- Falls Due to Contact With Electrical Energy
- Fatal Electrocution
Burns are the most common injury and will be most severe at the point of contact with the electric current. The voltage determines the severity of the burn. At times, the injury is external, but it can also cause vessels to clot or severe muscle contractions. If a worker is on a ladder or ledge at the time of electric shock, the person can fall resulting in other head injuries or broken bones. In Chicago, personal injury attorneys have represented many victims of these devastating injuries.
Many precautions and safety measures are in place to help prevent electrical accidents according to Illinois personal injury lawyers. If you are a survivor of an electrical accident on a construction site, contact a skilled Chicago personal injury attorney with experience in Workers’ Compensation cases.
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