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Electric Shock
Electric Shock Attorney
Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., a premier personal injury law firm, has collected millions for accident victims. Firm president, Fred Pritzker, has been practicing law for over 30 years. He is a certified trial specialist, member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and sought-after speaker on personal injury topics. In recognition of his achievements, other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. To contact an electric shock lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free case evaluation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill out the online, attorney-consultation form.
What is Electric Shock?
At its strongest, an electrical current will cause burns, an injury commonly called "electric burn." The burns may be an obvious surface wound, or completely internal. In the case of internal injuries, there may be only entry and exit wounds visible on the body. Even when exterior wounds are small, the internal damage may be significant.
The outcome of an electric shock to an individual depends on the intensity of the voltage to which the person was exposed, the route of the current through the body, the victim's state of health, and the speed and adequacy of the treatment. Death by electric shock is called electrocution.
Electric Shock Injuries
Electric current can cause injury in three main ways:
- Cardiac arrest due to the electrical effect on the heart.
- Muscle, nerve, and tissue destruction from a current passing through the body.
- Thermal burns from contact with the electrical source.
Electric Shock Causes
The causes of electric shock can include the following:
- Accidental contact with exposed parts of electrical appliances or wiring
- Young children biting or chewing on electrical cords, or poking metal objects into the electrical outlet
- Lightning
- Flashing of electric arcs from high-voltage power lines
- Machinery or occupational-related exposures
- Defective products
If you have been injured by an electric shock, contact an attorney at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free case evaluation.
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Accident News and Topics
Minnesota Truck Accident Lawyer
Attorney Fred Pritzker has obtained another large recovery in a car-truck accident case. Our law firm represented the family of a man killed by a truck wheel that had come off of the truck, rolled off a bridge and killed the driver of a car that was traveling on the road below. A confidentiality agreement prevents us from discussing the case in detail, but we welcome you to contact Fred Pritzker (toll-free 1-888-377-8900) for more information about this case and other trucking accident claims our law firm has handled. For more information, see our truck accident FAQ.
Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit
NBC affiliate KSBY interviewed Fred Pritzker regarding Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents. There has not been a Yamaha Rhino recall.
Lawsuit Filed in Red Lake School Shooting Case
Our law firm filed a lawsuit on behalf of a student severely injured in the Red Lake School shooting.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Related to Electrical Accidents
Brain injuries from electrical accidents can occur as a direct result of an electric shock, from a fall after an electric shock, or from cerebral anoxia due to related respiratory problems.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar.
Minnesota Tour (Charter) Bus Accident
A tour bus carrying Pelican Rapids High School band students crashed, killing one student and injuring several others. Buses are common carriers and are obligated under federal law to provide a high level of safety to their passengers.