Electrocution

New Orleans Electrocution Injury Lawyers

Maintaining high standards of safety when it comes to power transmission or electricity is important both in and outside of the workplace. At Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP in New Orleans, Louisiana, our attorneys are as concerned with preventing injury as we are with advocating on behalf of those injured in electrocution incidents.

The following tips are just a few of the things to minimize the threat of electrocution injuries in the home and at work.

Electrical Safety at Home

• When outside, be aware of low hanging power lines or lines that have not been properly insulated.
• In your home, replace any loose or frayed cords on household electrical appliances.
• Try not to run extension cords in high traffic areas of the home.
• In homes with small children, make sure that plastic safety caps cover unused electrical outlets.
• If an electrical outlet feels inordinately warm, turn off the circuit and have an electrician examine it.

Workplace Safety

• Make certain that OSHA standards for determining existing conditions are observed by your employer.
• Be sure that equipment and insulating protective wear is properly used when coming into contact with an energized part.
• Find out about ongoing training in electrical safety in your workplace and determine if a system is in place should an electrical emergency arise.
• Make sure that your employer makes proper provision for specific working conditions such as night shifts and jobs conducted near or over water.
• Periodically review your company's safety standards regarding working with electricity.

Electrocution Law Attorneys

The injuries sustained from electrocution — burns, nerve ending damage, short term memory loss — not to mention the post traumatic stress that often accompanies such incidents, can be debilitating. Having a team of attorneys that addresses both the legal matters connected with your personal injury claim as well as the medical issues can make a distinct difference in the way your case is resolved.

At Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP, doctor of counsel, Joseph A. Kott works with victims, evaluating injuries and referring clients to specialists who can assist with specific medical concerns. Our attorneys also work to address residual matters related to your case: loss of wages, medical bills, insurance, and workers compensation.

Contact us today to obtain a free initial consultation regarding your electrocution law case.