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Alex Shulman
Electrical injuries can cause severe burns, heart damage, nerve damage, falls, and permanent disability. When an electrical accident happens at work or on unsafe property, you may have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits, compensation from a negligent third party, or both.
Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers has represented injured New Yorkers since 2013. Our Bronx electrocution accident lawyers bring more than 200 years of combined experience to serious workplace and construction accident claims. We can investigate who controlled the site, where the electrical hazard came from, and which claims may support your recovery.
Speak with a workers’ compensation lawyer in Bronx today. Contact us for a free consultation about your legal options.
Compensation Available After an Electrical Injury
Workers’ compensation may pay for authorized care and part of your lost wages. A third-party lawsuit may provide compensation for losses that workers’ compensation does not cover.
Depending on the claim, compensation may include:
- Past and future medical expenses.
- Lost wages and reduced future earning ability.
- Pain and suffering.
- Permanent disability or disfigurement.
- Rehabilitation and help with daily activities.
- Losses available to eligible family members after a fatal accident.
Our Bronx personal injury lawyers support the claim with medical evidence, employment records, and proof of how the injury changed your life.
How Electrical Accidents Happen in Bronx
Electrical accidents often occur when workers encounter energized wiring, damaged tools, power lines, or poorly maintained electrical systems. Construction workers, electricians, maintenance employees, delivery workers, and building staff may face these hazards while doing their jobs.
Common causes include:
- Exposed, loose, or damaged wiring.
- Contact with overhead or underground power lines.
- Poorly maintained tools and machinery.
- Missing lockout and tagout procedures.
- Wet work areas near electrical sources.
- Unsafe temporary power systems.
- Electrical code violations or improper repairs.
- Missing grounding, insulation, or protective equipment.
Electrical contact may also cause a worker to fall from a ladder, scaffold, roof, or lift. New York construction laws may provide an additional basis for holding an owner or contractor responsible for that fall.
Your Legal Options After a Bronx Electrical Accident
Workers’ Compensation
Most employees injured while performing their jobs can seek New York workers’ compensation benefits without proving that their employer caused the accident. Benefits may include authorized medical treatment, partial wage replacement, and awards for certain permanent injuries.
You may still qualify for benefits if you continue working or do not miss time immediately. Federal employees, including United States Postal Service workers, use a separate federal system and are not represented by our firm for workers’ compensation claims.
A Claim Against Another Responsible Party
Workers’ compensation generally prevents an employee from suing an employer for an ordinary workplace injury. It does not prevent a claim against a separate person or business whose unsafe conduct contributed to the accident.
A third-party claim may involve:
- A property owner that failed to address an electrical hazard.
- A contractor or subcontractor that created an unsafe work area.
- A company responsible for electrical installation, inspection, or maintenance.
- A utility company that failed to correct a dangerous condition.
- Another business whose employees exposed workers to the hazard.
Our Bronx electrocution accident attorneys can determine whether both claims are available and coordinate them properly.
New York Labor Law and Construction Electrocution Claims
Electrical accidents on construction sites may involve New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240, or 241(6). The applicable law depends on the work, how the accident occurred, and each defendant’s authority over the site.
Labor Law Section 240 may apply when electrical contact causes an elevation-related fall and required safety devices were missing or inadequate. Section 241(6) may apply when a violation of a specific Industrial Code rule causes an injury during construction, excavation, or demolition. Section 200 generally addresses unsafe work conditions and the duties of owners and contractors.
We examine contracts, safety plans, inspection records, permits, witness accounts, and the electrical system to identify every legally responsible party.
Evidence Our Bronx Electrocution Accident Lawyers Gather for a Claim
Electrical systems are often repaired soon after an accident, and equipment may be removed. A prompt investigation can preserve evidence before conditions change.
We may gather:
- Accident and employer reports.
- Photographs and video.
- Damaged tools, cords, and protective gear.
- Electrical, building, and jobsite records.
- Inspection reports and safety documents.
- Surveillance footage.
- Witness statements.
- Medical and wage records.
Report a workplace accident to your employer in writing as soon as possible. Keep copies of medical papers, work restrictions, pay records, and photographs you can safely obtain.
Deadlines for Bronx Electrocution Accident Claims
New York workers generally must notify their employer of a work injury within 30 days and file a workers’ compensation claim within two years. Many New York personal injury lawsuits have a three-year filing period, but shorter deadlines can apply.
Claims involving New York City, a public authority, or another government entity may require a notice of claim within 90 days. Fatal accident claims and other situations can follow different deadlines.
Contacting our electrocution accident attorneys in the Bronx as soon as possible gives us time to determine the correct filing period and preserve evidence.
How Shulman & Hill Helps Injured New Yorkers
We do not treat every electrical accident the same. Our legal team conducts an in-depth investigation, identifies available insurance coverage, and prepares each claim for disputes over benefits or liability.
We can:
- File and support your workers’ compensation claim.
- Investigate owners, contractors, maintenance companies, and other responsible parties.
- Coordinate related workers’ compensation and personal injury cases.
- Communicate with insurers and defense attorneys.
- Challenge denied benefits and disputed liability.
- Document your medical needs, lost income, and future losses.
- Prepare the case for settlement negotiations or trial.
Shulman & Hill has recovered more than $1 billion for over 26,000 clients. With offices across New York City, we give injured Bronx workers local access to attorneys who understand their jobs and concerns.
Speak With a Bronx Electrocution Accident Attorney
An electrical injury can threaten your health, paycheck, and ability to support your family. We can explain which benefits and claims may apply, investigate the accident, and pursue the compensation available under New York law.
Contact Shulman & Hill today for a free consultation. New York, We Got You.
