Georgia Electric Shock Injury Lawyer

Suffering an Electric Shock Injury Due to Negligence? Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation 

At Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC, our Georgia electric shock lawyers are committed to advocating for justice and the maximum compensation for injured victims. No matter how your electric shock happened, our team will help you find the best path forward. If you or your family member sustained a serious electric shock injury, we are here as a resource you can trust. Contact us today to set up a free, no obligation consultation with a top Georgia personal injury attorney. 

What is an Electric Shock?

Broadly explained, an electric shock occurs when an electrical current passes through a person’s body. It is a serious matter as any amount of unnatural electricity has the potential to cause an injury. With that being said, the severity of the shock depends on a wide range of case-specific factors such as the voltage, type of current, and duration of exposure. Symptoms range from mild tingling to severe burns to cardiac arrest to even death. Immediate medical attention is required. 

An Overview of Electric Shock Injuries

A study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that more than 30,000 people suffer serious injuries due to electrical shocks each year. The researchers noted that the true incidence of electric shock injury may be even higher as these accidents are widely believed to be systematically underreported. 

Holding Negligent Parties Liable for an Electric Shock

Did you suffer a serious electric shock injury? It is crucial that you are able to seek compensation for the full value of your damages. The right attorney can make the difference. Georgia is an at-fault state for most types of personal injury claims. We are here to investigate your accident to ensure that you have all of the evidence needed to prove fault and recover compensation. Along with other types of accidents, our Georgia electric shock lawyers can represent you in: 

• Workplace Electrical Equipment Accidents: Electric shocks frequently occur in industrial or construction settings where workers are in contact with heavy machinery or power tools. Improperly grounded equipment or exposed wires can cause the electrical current to pass through the worker’s body. Proper safety protocols are an absolute must. 
• Unsafe Conditions on Property: Electric shocks can occur due to faulty wiring, exposed wires, or poorly maintained electrical systems on residential or commercial properties. These unsafe conditions may cause unsuspecting people to come into contact with live wires or electrified surfaces. Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe conditions. Under the Georgia premises liability laws, they can be held liable for their failure to do so. 
• Household Appliance Issues: Common household appliances can pose electric shock risks if they malfunction. If the device has a damaged cord or is used near water, it can create a pathway for electricity to flow through the body. In some cases, the electric shock injury happens because of a product defect. In Georgia, a product manufacturer can be held strictly liable for harm caused by dangerous and defective products. 

Note: If you were injured due a work-related electric shock, your workers’ compensation claim is your exclusive remedy against your own employer. A workers’ comp claim is a no-fault claim. Though, you may also have a fault-based negligence claim against a non-employer third party.

Know the Statute of Limitations: Personal Injury Claims in Georgia

Under Georgia law, there is a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims (GA Code § 9-3-33). In other words, you have two years from the date of an electric shock to take legal action against the responsible party. If you do not bring your claim in a timely manner, you may lose out on the right to take legal action at all. Do not fall behind on the claims process: Consult with a Georgia electric shock injury lawyer right away after a bad accident. 

We Help Injured Victims Maximize their Financial Compensation

Did you suffer an electric shock injury in Georgia? It is imperative that you are able to seek the full and fair financial compensation that you deserve under the law. How much can you expect to obtain through a personal injury settlement or personal injury verdict? The answer depends on case specific factors, including your ability to prove fault and the severity of your damages. Our Atlanta electric shock injury lawyers help victims fight for the maximum compensation, including for: 

• Emergency room care; 
• Hospital bills; 
• Other health care costs; 
• Rehabilitative support; 
• Loss of wages; 
• Loss of earning power;
• Pain and suffering; 
• Mental anguish; 
• Long-term disability’ 
• Physical scarring; and
• Wrongful death. 

Why Trust Our Atlanta Electric Shock Injury Lawyers

Suffer serious electric shock in an accident in Georgia? If the electric shock was caused by the carelessness or recklessness of any other party, you have the right to hold them accountable through the civil legal process. At Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC, we are here to help. You can review our client testimonials, history of verdicts and settlements, and reach us directly with specific questions. More specifically, our Atlanta electric shock injury lawyers will: 

• Listen to your story and explain the next steps on the claims process; 
• Carefully investigate the accident that caused your electric shock injuries; 
• Handle any settlement negotiations with the at-fault party or their insurer; and
• Take aggressive legal action to help you fight for the maximum financial compensation. 

Set Up a Free Case Review With Our Atlanta Electric Shock Attorneys Today

At Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King, PC, our Georgia personal injury attorneys have the skills, knowledge, and experience to take on all types of electric shock cases. Do not go it alone. Suffer electric shock in an accident? You need a top lawyer in your corner. Reach out to us by phone or connect with us online to arrange your free, no strings attached case evaluation. From our offices in Atlanta and Augusta, we handle electric shock injury claims all across Georgia. 

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