Maison Law helps injured workers in Los Angeles with the workers’ compensation claims process. Of the many different causes of injuries in workplaces, electrocutions are among the most serious. What’s worse, they can happen in any workplace, so you might not be as safe as you think. Workers’ compensation covers these injuries, though, and our lawyers can make sure you get the most out of your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how.
Should You Get a Lawyer?
An electrocution injury at work can turn your life upside down. You may face serious pain, expensive medical bills, and time off work that hurts your income. While you don’t have to hire a lawyer, handling the claims process alone can be stressful and confusing.
At Maison Law, we make things easier by:
- Gathering evidence by collecting reports, talking to witnesses, and bringing in experts to support your claim.
- Working with doctors to understand your injuries and help you recover.
- Building a plan that’s the best path for you.
- Making sure you get fair benefits, like medical costs, lost wages, and more.
Nobody wants to get injured at work, let alone in a situation involving an electrocution. Still, this can happen, and when it does, you can turn to our team for support and guidance.
What Benefits Can You Get After an Electrocution Injury?
The major positive of workers’ compensation is that you don’t have to prove anything–you can just file your claim and start receiving benefits. With that said, though, it’s still an insurance process, so you’re going to need to still establish that you need benefits. Before we get into that, though, you can already look at what exactly you can get when you file your claim:
- Medical expenses – These cover costs for doctor visits, treatments, surgeries, therapy, and medications related to your injury.
- Disability benefits – Temporary Disability (TD) gives you partial wage replacement while you heal, while Permanent Disability (PD) covers long-term costs if your injuries cause lasting damage, like nerve issues or heart problems.
- Job retraining – If you can’t return to your previous job, workers’ comp may pay for training in a new role.
- Death benefits – If the injury is fatal, workers’ comp helps cover funeral costs and provides financial support to your family.
Workers’ comp benefits don’t last forever. In most cases, they run out after 104 weeks (about 2 years). For severe cases like burns or organ damage, benefits can extend up to 240 weeks, but they may still end before you’re fully recovered. At that point, you can file a lawsuit, but the burden of proof is higher. Before you reach that point, our team can keep you updated and informed as to what your best option is.
What Can You Do to Get the Most Out of Your Claim After an Electrocution Injury?
If you’ve suffered an electrocution injury at work, there are key steps you can take to protect and strengthen your workers’ compensation claim. Even though you don’t need to prove the injury was anyone’s fault, following these steps will help ensure you get the benefits you deserve:
- Get medical help – Obviously, you need to take care of your health first. Ask for first aid if you’re able, but you’ll likely need an ambulance for immediate medical help at the scene. Make sure you also visit a doctor to get a proper evaluation and save all the records.
- Report the situation – At the same time, make sure your employer is told about what happened. The quickest way to do this is to have you or someone else tell your supervisor or someone in charge about the electrocution. While California law gives you up to 30 days to report the injury, reporting it early helps you get benefits faster and avoids any delays or disputes.
- Document everything – Keep a detailed record of what happened, including when, where, and how the electrocution happened. Take photos of the scene, any defective equipment, or visible injuries, and gather names of witnesses who saw the incident. This documentation can strengthen your claim if questions arise.
- Cooperate with the workers’ comp investigation – Your employer’s workers’ comp insurance company will investigate the claim, including speaking with you and reviewing records. Be honest and provide accurate details about the incident and your injuries. Exaggerating or leaving out information can hurt your claim.
- Follow doctor’s orders – Attend all doctor appointments, follow treatment plans, and take prescribed medications. Ignoring medical advice may give the insurance company a reason to question your recovery or reduce your benefits.
These steps apply to any workers’ comp claim, but with electrocution injuries–often involving burns, nerve damage, or even heart issues–following the process carefully is critical to the success of your claim–and the benefits you can get.
How Do Electrocution Injuries Happen in the Workplace?
Even though it doesn’t matter how your injury happened, an electrocution is a heavily serious situation. And while it’s much more likely to happen to you if you’re an electrician or work in construction, any workplace can involve electrical accidents and injuries. Most of the time, they happen because of things like:
- Faulty wiring or defective equipment
- Lack of proper training or supervision with tools
- Inadequate maintenance or improper grounding
- Direct contact with overhead power lines or exposed electrical sources
- Leaks or wet conditions near electrical equipment
- Failure to provide safety gear or protective equipment
Any of these conditions can put you and your coworkers in danger, increasing the risk of electrical accidents. While electrocution is the most serious outcome, it can lead to a wide range of injuries. According to Healthline, these injuries include:
- Fainting or loss of consciousness
- Mild to severe burns
- Muscle spasms or tingling and loss of feeling
- Headaches
- Irregular heartbeat or trouble breathing
- Problems with your vision or hearing
- Seizures
Every workplace injury is unique, and electrocution accidents are no exception. These injuries often come with serious challenges—painful recovery, medical bills, and time away from work—that workers’ compensation can help address. However, understanding how the claims process works and knowing all your options is key to getting the support you need.
Experienced Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help You After an Electrocution
Even though it happens suddenly, an electrocution injury can leave you overwhelmed–dealing with doctor visits, medical treatments, and lost wages while trying to heal. Workers’ compensation is there to help, but going through the claims process can feel like too much to handle on your own. That’s where our team at Maison Law can help. Our experienced Los Angeles workers’ compensation lawyers can take the burden off you and handle your claim to make sure you get the full benefits you need to get better. Contact us today for a free consultation.
