How Electrocution Accident Lawyers Are Defending Oklahoma Injured Workers

Electricity hazards pose a risk to Oklahoma workers in many jobs and industries. While electricity is essential, electrical accidents can cause severe shocks and burns and have lasting physical and emotional effects.

If you were injured in an electrical accident caused by someone else’s carelessness or disregard for safety, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation.

At Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, our knowledgeable Oklahoma electrocution injury lawyers offer experienced legal representation to people who have sustained electrical injuries due to others’ negligence. Our personal injury lawyers have been helping Oklahomans injured in electrical accidents and the families of those who have suffered fatal injuries for more than 30 years.

Our compassionate attorneys and staff offer personalized attention to help you address the financial aspects of an electrical accident, such as the recovery of medical expenses and loss of income. We have represented clients in many towns and counties throughout Oklahoma. Several of our partners grew up in small towns in Oklahoma, and our law firm prides itself on its small-town hospitality and friendliness.

Contact us today if you or your loved one has sustained an electrocution injury to discuss how we may help.

Low Voltage Injury—An individual who sustains a low voltage injury may have either superficial burns on the skin surface or severe injuries if the individual had prolonged contact with the electrical source. Generally speaking, the longer a person is exposed to an electrical shock, the more extensive the damage. Household current is typically 110 volts or 220 volts for large appliances. Low voltage injuries may cause muscle spasms, irregular heartbeat, and cardiac arrest.

High Voltage Injury—High voltage current is more likely to cause serious injuries, including internal injuries, than low voltage current. Any wind over 500 volts is considered high voltage. High voltage current can leap through the air, known as arcing.

Flash Injuries —Flash injuries occur when an individual is exposed to the heat produced by an electrical arc. Five to 10 arc flash explosions occur every day in the workplace, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates. Arc flash explosions can result in severe or fatal injury and require the victim to be treated at a particular burn center hospital.

Flame Injuries—Flame injuries occur when an arc flash or electrical explosion ignites an individual’s clothing, resulting in burns.

Lightning Injury—A lightning injury results from a brief exposure to the high voltage current of a lightning strike. Electrical current passing through the body produces heat, which can destroy tissue. But lightning is less likely to cause internal injuries than electrocution injuries from generated electricity. Approximately 10 percent of people who suffer lightning injuries die, and some injuries result in permanent disability.