Electrocution accidents on construction sites pose a serious risk of catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces, and electrocution accidents account for the second leading cause of death on construction sites. Accidents resulting in electrocution injuries are most common on construction sites when heavy equipment makes conduct with power lines. These serious accidents can also happen when someone is not aware of all of the potential electrocution hazards on a construction site. A metal ladder that is being carried on a construction project may make contact with power lines on the ground or overhead.
Electrocution accidents may occur when dump trucks, excavators, conveyors, front loaders or other equipment makes contact with elevated power lines. If you are involved in an electrocution accident on a construction site, you may suffer serious injuries like paralysis, amputation injuries or wrongful death. These accidents may result from negligent operators or lack of training and supervision on a construction site.
Any type of construction accident poses unique challenges because of the constantly changing environment on a construction site and worker’s compensation law. Our experienced construction accident lawyers work diligently to preserve critical evidence that can be altered or disappear on a construction project. Because worker’s compensation law is an exclusive remedy when seeking compensation for work related injuries against one’s employer, it is often essential to establish liability by third parties on construction sites to recover the full measure of compensation for one’s injuries. General contractors and subcontractors may be at fault. They need to be held accountable for providing inadequate training and supervision to employees and temporary workers. These entities must increase awareness of electrical hazards in construction and telecommunications. Construction companies, building code inspectors, architects, and electrical engineers must provide detailed and understandable plans highlighting lethal electrical currents.
If you suffer serious injuries resulting from an electrocution injury on a construction site, the experienced construction accident lawyers at Barrett Law may be able to obtain the financial compensation you deserve. If you or your loved one is injured by negligent conduct that results in an electrocution accident on a construction site, Barrett Law has been representing injury victims in Mississippi for over 75 years. We provide diligent legal representation and impassioned advocacy so we invite you to call us today at 662-834-2376 to learn how we can help.
