Houston Electric Shock Attorney

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An electric shock occurs when an electric current passes through the body. The shock can cause injuries ranging from burns to internal organ damage. Electric shocks also lead to about 1,000 deaths each year in the United States. Common causes of electric shocks include:

• Exposed electric cords and outlets – particularly hazardous to young children
• Lightning strikes
• Accidental exposure to power lines
• Accidental contact with voltage through a household appliance – such as sticking a fork in a toaster to retrieve food
• Drilling into power lines
• Defective appliances, machines, or equipment
• Exposed or dangerous wiring
• Overheated light fixtures
• Unattended electric heaters and hot plates

The reality is that you don’t have to encounter high voltage power to suffer serious injury from a shock. The human body is an effective electricity conductor, which means that any direct contact with an electric current can be dangerous. Shock injuries include:

• Heart attack
• Muscle, nerve, and tissue damage
• Organ damage
• Thermal burns
• Mental impairment

Factors that determine an injury’s severity include the voltage, amount of current, type of current, the body’s resistance and duration of contact – and the path the electric current takes through the body.

Scientists used to believe that electric current followed a set path depending upon the point of entry into the body, but recent research suggests that electric currents may not travel in a straight line – and in fact, a low voltage shock in one location may result in long term damage throughout the body. Some shock victims experience what is known as a diffuse electrical injury (DEI), in which a short-duration low voltage shock causes pain that seems out of proportion to the shock. These painful symptoms may occur in locations far removed from the contact with the electric current – and they may continue for months and even years.

What makes DEI cases so difficult is that this type of injury is not well understood in the medical field. Patients experiencing long-term pain may be dismissed or misdiagnosed by doctors who don’t recognize the symptoms of diffuse electrical injury.

If you have been injured due to electric shock caused by poorly contained power lines, defective products or an unsafe environment, you may face a challenging legal battle to prove the extent of your injuries. You need an attorney familiar with electric shock injuries, including DEI, to ensure that negligent parties are held accountable for your long-term health problems.

If you’ve suffered from an electric shock injury in the state of Texas, you need a law firm with the experience to take on tough cases, and the client dedication to ensure your rights and interests come first. Contact The Law Offices of Eric H. Marye & Associates for a free case review at 888-483-9072 or contact us via email.