Cincinnati Electrical Burn Injury Lawyer
Electrical burns can cause some of the most serious burn-related injuries to victims, and yet they are one of the least publicized causes of burns. An electrical burn occurs when a current of electricity runs through the body, causing
- Structural damage
- Shock
- Creating wounds on the point of exit
Additionally, electrocution can result in other injuries such as cardiac arrhythmias and burst eardrums.
A property owner may be held liable for an electrical burn injury if his or her negligence has created an unsafe environment. Contact Cincinnati electrical burn lawyer Shawn M. Stepleton today at 513-321-7733 if you are injured by electrocution or an electrical burn. We can evaluate your case to determine if you are owed compensation.
Who Suffers Electrical Burns?
Surprisingly, the most common sufferers of electrical burns are actually children and toddlers who do not understand the risks associated with power outlets, appliances, and other electrical devices. Precautions must be taken around children, such as covering loose electrical outlets, putting away potentially hazardous appliances, and ensuring all wiring is properly protected.
Property owners are responsible for the condition of their buildings, and must make sure they are safe not only for children, but for adults as well. Cincinnati burn injury attorney Shawn M. Stepleton can help you if you or your child has been injured by a preventable electrical burn.
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Almost every building in the modern world is electrically wired in some way, shape, or form and many of these wirings are decades, maybe even centuries old. Unfortunately, wires tend to corrode with age, and as such, become more and more unsafe. The owner of a building has a responsibility to ensure that his or her invitees are safe, and this includes the proper maintenance of all electrical wirings in the building.
If you have been injured as a result of an electrical burn, contact Cincinnati electrical burn injury lawyer Shawn M. Stepleton today at 513-321-7733, and we will fight to help you receive the compensation you deserve.