San Antonio Electrocution Injury Lawyer

Who Is Liable in Electrocution Injury Cases?

Liability in electrocution cases may extend beyond your employer. Potentially responsible parties include:

• Property owners: If they failed to maintain or warn about electrical dangers on their premises.
• General contractors or site supervisors: Especially when OSHA standards are not enforced on construction sites.
• Product manufacturers: When tools, equipment, or electrical components malfunction or lack safety features.
• Utility companies: Negligence in line maintenance or failure to repair known hazards can make them liable.
• Third-party subcontractors: When another company’s workers or actions contribute to unsafe job site conditions.

For additional context, our article on how liability works in pedestrian accident claims offers insights into shared responsibility.

Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Lawsuits

Texas law does not require every employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This puts added importance on understanding all legal avenues after an electrical accident. If your employer doesn’t carry workers’ comp or if a third party contributed to your injury, you may file a personal injury lawsuit.

This can allow you to recover:

• Full wage losses: Not just a percentage as in workers’ comp.
• Pain and suffering: For both physical and emotional distress.
• Future medical care and rehabilitation: Especially important in cases involving nerve or brain injuries.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Our San Antonio electrocution injury lawyers fight to secure maximum recovery, including:

• Medical expenses: This includes everything from ambulance transport to surgeries, skin grafts for burns, cardiac monitoring, and long-term physical therapy.
• Lost wages and diminished earning ability: Many victims require months of recovery or face permanent disability that prevents returning to their trade.
• Pain and suffering: Electric shock can lead to PTSD, chronic pain, and long-term anxiety about work.
• Long-term disability or impairment: We help clients qualify for compensation tied to lasting physical damage.
• Wrongful death damages: If your loved one died from an electrical accident, you may pursue funeral expenses, loss of income, and emotional loss.
• Punitive damages: These are awarded when employers or third parties demonstrate gross negligence, like ignoring OSHA violations.

Explore more on how to pursue compensation in Texas personal injury lawsuits.

Construction and Workplace Electrical Hazards

Construction workers and electricians face some of the highest risks. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), there were 166 electrical fatalities in 2019, with over 50% occurring in construction. High-voltage power lines, exposed wiring, and energized tools are all threats that can cause serious or fatal harm.

In Texas, where extreme heat and flash storms are common, the risk of equipment short circuits and line exposure increases dramatically. OSHA mandates strict lockout/tagout and PPE protocols — but many accidents result from violations of these standards.

If you were injured due to an OSHA safety violation, we can help prove liability and seek enhanced damages. Visit OSHA’s electrical safety guidelines for more information.