HOUSTON ELECTRICAL
INJURY LAWYER

If the injury occurs at work, the case may be a workers’ compensation case, and the worker may obtain compensation to pay for medical treatment as well as partial lost wages.

If a third party caused the work-related electrical injury, then the injured worker may pursue a lawsuit against that third party to recover further damages. This may be the case on construction sites where another contractor may install wiring negligently that causes injury to a worker employed by another contractor. Construction site accidents may involve injuries stemming from defective equipment.

Of course, electrical injuries may not be work-related. If that’s the case, like a third-party lawsuit mentioned above, injured parties may pursue a lawsuit against the liable party, whether it is a product manufacturer, property owner or other parties whose negligence led to the injury.

Proving Your Case with Proper Evidence

Expert witnesses are usually required in the types of electrocution or electrical injury cases mentioned above. It is critical that the victim or the victim’s family retains an injury attorney as early as possible following the accident. Particularly in the case of product liability, the equipment involved in the accident should be preserved for expert witness examination and evaluation.

Other types of evidence you may use to establish liability for your injuries and prove the effects of your injuries and related damages may include eyewitness testimony, medical reports, evidence of lost wages, and more. Be sure to speak with an attorney if you’re pursuing a case whether it’s work-related or not.

We have helped many Texas families after an electrical injury or death. Our firm has won lawsuits involving, property owners, general and subcontractors, and even product manufacturers. Some of our successes involved fatal accidents and a Texas wrongful death lawsuit. Other wins were filed after a construction accident for negligence.

Hospital liens and health insurance payback

If you were treated at a hospital and did not have health insurance for the hospital did not take your health insurance, there is a good chance that you may have a “hospital lien” that attaches to any settlement. Insurance companies will not pay liability coverage without addressing a hospital lien that is filed on your case.

If you use your health insurance for your medical treatment, your health insurance company may seek to be entitled to be paid back from settlement proceeds. This payback is called “subrogation”. Our motorcycle accident lawyers are skilled in negotiating reduced payments to hospitals and health insurance companies.