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Can I start an electric shock lawsuit? Personal injury lawyer in Annapolis Q&A

Written by
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June 17th, 2016

Here are some of the most frequent questions one of the best personal injury lawyers in Annapolis receives about electrocution and electric shock. It is crucial to understand that being shocked and electrocuted are two completely different situations. Electric shock refers to the injuries suffered and the physiological reaction you may suffer as the electric current passes through your body, whereas electrocution is closely related to death. Below you can discover some common questions about electric shock and the electrical injuries people usually suffer due to the electric current.

  1. What happens in the body when you get shocked by electricity?

How severe an electrical injury is depends on the type of current, the path the current took through the body, how high the voltage is, how quickly the person receives medical treatment, and that person's overall health status. For example, electric shock can cause burns or it could leave no visible mark, because the electric shock can cause different skin lesions depending on how thick, wet or clean the skin is. Wet or thin skin is less resistant than dry or thick skin and when then skin resistance is low the skin may not suffer any damage, instead the internal organs and tissue may suffer severe burns.

  1. What should I do if I or someone else gets shocked?

If a person gets injured by electricity they should immediately go see a doctor. Here are some useful recommendations on what you can do if someone was shocked:

  • Avoid touching the injured person if they are still connected to the electrical current
  • Don't touch the high-voltage wires unless the power is turned off. Most overhead power lines don't have insulation so you should stay at least 15-20 feet away.
  1. Should I call 911 immediately?

You should call 911 if the injury is serious or if the electrical source that caused the burn is lightning or high-voltage wire. Immediately get help if the victim is having the following symptoms:

  • Burns
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Confusion
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Seizures (electrocution brain injury symptoms in Annapolis)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Muscle contractions and pain
  1. How is an electrical injury diagnosed?

The electric shock injuries can be diagnosed based on information through the accident, monitoring the kidney and cardiovascular activity and the physical exam. A If the victim is presenting electrocution brain injury symptoms, with the help of a CT scan and MRI exam the doctors in Annapolis can find if there are any brain injuries.

  1. Can I file a lawsuit after being shocked?

Yes, you can contact your personal injury attorney in Annapolis and ask them to file an electric shock lawsuit. The compensation you will receive may depend on the extent of your injuries and the medical bills you had or have to pay. For surviving victims, the medical expenses usually are in six-figures. In the compensation your Annapolis injury lawyer can add the future medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and many others. If other family members had to lose time away from work, your Annapolis injury attorney can seek compensation for them too.Contact the best personal injury attorney in Annapolis at (443) 569-3950 or send an email toA chris@annapolisaccidentattorney.com. You will get a free consultation of your case.

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