Workplace electrocution incidents can be sudden, severe, and frightening. Whether you’re an electrician, construction worker, cable installer, or perform general maintenance or labor, jobs that involve power tools, wiring, or exposure to utility infrastructure can put you at risk.
Even in controlled environments, electrocution injuries can happen due to:
- Overloaded or damaged circuits
- Frayed or improperly grounded electrical cords
- Contact with exposed or downed power lines
- Poor weather-related conditions (like wet surfaces)
- Faulty or outdated wiring on job sites
Why Electrical Injuries Are Serious
Electrocution can cause a wide range of physical damage—from visible injuries like severe burns to internal effects such as nerve damage, cardiac complications, or loss of motor function. In some cases, a fall or secondary trauma occurs due to the force of the shock, adding further complications to recovery.
In North Carolina, if your electrical injury happened in the course of performing your job duties, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. This could include coverage for your medical care, time away from work, and support for any long-term complications related to the injury. However, workplace electrocution claims can be medically complex and difficult to navigate without experienced legal guidance.
Talk to a Board-Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorney
If you or a loved one suffered an electrocution injury at work, it’s critical to have the facts reviewed by someone who understands North Carolina workers’ compensation law. Maggie Shankle, a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation, and the team at Shankle Law Firm are here to help. We’ll walk you through what options may be available and what to expect next—always with the goal of protecting your health, your rights, and your future.
Call today to schedule a free consultation. Let’s talk about what happened and how we can support you through it.
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