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Electric Shock Injuries

Statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, show that about one person per day loses his or her life due to electrocution, and thousands more suffer from electric shock injuries each year. These injuries are a serious concern for people working as carpenters, construction workers, and of course, electricians.

Electric shock injuries can cause more than just skin burns. In fact, accidents involving electricity can even claim someone’s life. If you or someone you love has been hurt in an electrical accident while at work, contact an experienced New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 800-346-5529.

Types of Injuries from Electrocution

The effects of accidental electrocution can range from harmless to deadly. For the most part, the level of injury depends on the type and level of current that you are exposed to as well as the amount of volts that travel through your body. Often, people who suffer from electric shock can have burns at both the site of electrical entry and exit. However, there are other electricity-related injuries, including:

  • Compartment syndrome
  • Cataracts
  • Rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
  • Amnesia
  • Respiratory arrest
  • Seizures
  • Changes in behavior, such as depression
  • Cardiac arrhythmia

Additionally, the force of the electric current can also cause secondary blunt force trauma. For instance, if you are electrocuted then fall off the ladder upon which you were standing, you can also suffer from spinal cord damage or head trauma in addition to your electrical injuries.

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Electrocution injuries are serious, and some can cause long-term problems such as chronic seizures. If you have suffered an electrical injury while on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ comp benefits to help with your pain and suffering. Contact a knowledgeable New Jersey workers’ comp attorney from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today to discuss your case.