Electrical
Electrical burns are the cause of electricity passing through the human body where energy is given off in the form of heat. The severity of the burn depends on the electrical current size, length of exposure, and the entry way (i.e. head to toe, head to hand). The strength of a shock it takes to severely injure or kill someone varies greatly on the situation and on previous heart conditions. A shock as low as 50 volts can kill people by causing heart arrhythmias or heart attacks.
Types of electrical burns:
* True electrical burns
* Arc burns
* Thermal burns
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) more than 400 electrocutions injure victims each year in the United States and an estimated 180 electrocutions are related to consumer products. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report more than 30,000 home fires a year are caused by faulty electrical systems resulting in at least 200 deaths, 1,000 injuries and over $600 million in property damage.
If you or a family member has been seriously injured from an electrical burn, you may be entitled to compensation. At the Tabor Law office we would like to help you receive your compensation while easing your mind about insurance companies. Consider Tabor Law for this life changing event, consider Tabor for this life changing case.
Case Study
Self v. PSI Energy, Inc.
On August 12, 1997, twenty-six year old (26) Thomas Self was applying new vinyl siding to a residence located in Bedford, Indiana. As he was working, he inadvertently came into contact with a frayed and exposed electrical service power line owned and maintained by PSI Energy, Inc. The electrical shock from this poorly maintained power line caused Thomas Self to fall 12 feet to a concrete slab where he died. Thomas left behind his wife, Kami, age 25, and their three children, ages 6, 5 and 3. Tabor Law Firm represented Kami Self and her three children in a wrongful death action against the Defendant. Our investigation revealed PSI was negligent for using an improper insulating material and for allowing the insulation to deteriorate to the point where bare wire was exposed. Tabor Law Firm ultimately helped The Self family reach a successful settlement with the Defendant.