Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer for Electrocution Death and Electrical Accident
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While electricity is responsible for much of our current life and is something we depend on to maintain it, electricity is also responsible for a large number of burn injuries, and sometimes causes deaths. What makes these tragedies worse is that they are only rarely caused by misadventure and most often result from defective products, careless installation or maintenance, or failing to adhere to proper working conditions.
Fear of an electric shock is very common and is well-founded. Unlike other dangers, there's often little physical evidence of a lurking electrical hazard and it's only after receiving a shock, when it's too late, that we're aware of the dangerous condition. An electrical shock accident is usually instantaneous, alarming, and can cause serious burns or even death, and is not always avoidable.
While electrical shock accidents can occur at construction sites, it is much more likely that someone will be shocked at home or in some public place. Many electricity related accidents are a result of defective products that range from power tools to curling irons, and everything in between. Improperly grounded outlets and faulty or worn out wiring can cause serious injuries, and outlets in the proximity of water should always receive special attention because of the increased likelihood of serious electrical shocks.
If you or a loved one has received an electrical shock injury, a personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C., may be your best choice for Los Angeles County, Orange County, or Ventura County legal representation. While you are recovering from your injuries or settling matters, we can investigate the cause of the injury and make sure that every necessary precaution was taken in the construction or maintenance of the responsible device. We have the know-how and experience gained from similar cases, and we've learned better than to accept the initial settlement offered by any insurance company that often neglects your best interests.
Please contact us for a free initial consultation where we can review your case. You are statistically more likely to receive a higher settlement when you use a personal injury attorney, and our attorneys will work to make sure your interests are at the front so you can receive the highest possible settlement for the accident where you were the innocent victim.
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