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Faulty or defective equipment leads to hundreds of electric shock accidents every year.

The following occupations  are at a higher risk of suffering an electric shock:

• Maintenance workers
• Construction workers
• Hospitality workers
• Festival production workers

For a free consultation call Corries Solicitors at 01904 527430 or contact us online

What are the symptoms of an electric shock injury?

The symptoms of an electric shock injury can be :

• Burns
• Irregular heartbeat
• Cardiac arrest
• Muscle spasms
• Fractures, broken bones and dislocated joints – are caused by the force of the shock throwing a person.

How do I show that my employer is responsible for causing my electric shock injury?

There are several pieces of legislation in place to protect employees in the workplace including:

• Electricity at Work Regulations 1998: This sets out guidelines for training employees who are required to work with electricity. It sets out recommended procedures for conducting risk assessments which involve electrical equipment and what measures are needed to cover live wires.
• Provision and Use of Work Regulations (PUWER) 1998: This relates to equipment used in the workplace. The regulations state that equipment must be suitable for the intended use, maintained to a good standard and should only be used by people who have been trained to use it properly.
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: This sets out a wide range of duties that employers must meet to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees, clients, contractors and visitors to the premises of the business.

Your solicitor will also collect the following evidence to help prove that your employer was negligent:

• Witness reports from the scene of the accident.
• The report in the company accident book.
• Photos from the scene of the accident.
• Photos of injuries
• Reports from health and safety experts.

How much is an electric shock injury claim worth?

Claims are calculated based on a number of different factors including:

• The seriousness of the injuries sustained.
• The individual’s loss of earnings.
• The individual’s ability to work in the same capacity in the future.

Is there a time limit to making a claim?

You need to make your claim within three years from the date of your electric shock injury.

Can I make a No Win, No Fee Electric shock claim?

Corries Solicitors handle electric shock claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning that you do not pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful. Our friendly experts are here to help.

We can also help if the shock was caused by someone who was not your employer.

you through the claims process. For a free consultation call Corries Solicitors

at 01904 527430 or contact us online