Electrocutions/Electrical Accidents

Electricity is a vital to construction projects in construction sites, but it is also one of the most deadly forces that construction workers come into contact with. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), electrocutions and serious electrical injuries account for thousands of injuries each year. While OSHA publishes many regulations and guidelines to keep construction sites safe, not all employers are diligent in following these guidelines and laws in order to keep workers protected.

If you are injured in a workplace accident or construction site accident in Miami or anywhere in South Florida that involves electricity, it is possible that someone has violated OSHA regulations intended to keep workers safe. If this is the case, you may have a legal claim that allows you to get compensation for your injuries. Compensation can help pay for lost income, medical bills, and other costs related to your accident while you recover. The Flaxman Law Group legal team has worked tirelessly on behalf of thousands of personal injury victims in Miami and across South Florida. They have worked extensively with workplace accident victims in order to help them recover fair compensation for their injuries. You can contact the Flaxman Law Group legal team today to set up a free accident consultation to discuss your case.

The Most Common Types of Electrical Accidents on Miami Construction Sites

There are many reasons behind electricity-related construction accidents, but the most common are:

• Downed power lines. When construction site accidents or natural events cause power lines to be down, an entire area of the construction site may become a conduit for electricity. If the downed power lines are not noticed in time and the power is not shut off, any employees who come into contact with the electric area may suffer severe injury


• Contact with overhead power lines. This is one of the most frequent types of electricity-related workplace accidents. When workers are working on cranes and other tall equipment, they need to be alert to overhead power lines and utility poles.


• Electrical storms. Since many construction sites have extensive metal equipment, these pieces of equipment often become conduits for electricity in the event of an electrical storm. This often leads to serious injuries, especially on construction sites involving tall buildings.


• Contact with live wires and transformers.


• Electrical currents that cause injury while workers are working with machinery, appliances, tools, and other equipment. In some cases, tools and power equipment can overload or can malfunction, causing electricity to jolt through the appliance and to the person who is working with the equipment.

No matter what causes an electricity-related accident on a construction site, the results can be devastating. In many cases, the voltages is high enough to cause fatal injuries. In many cases where a worker survives, they may sustain brain damage, burns, heart stoppage, and other serious injuries.

Dealing With the Aftermath of a Construction Site Accident in Miami or any Community in South Florida

If you have been injured in a workplace accident in Miami or anywhere in South Florida, it is important to consult with a personal injury attorney in Miami or your local community. A personal injury attorney can investigate the causes of your accident, find all liable parties, offer legal advice, and can help you understand the total value of your case. You can then use this information to make the right decision for you and your family.

If you have sustained a personal injury in Miami or South Florida and you believe that your injury was caused by someone's negligence or recklessness, contact the Flaxman Law Group legal team to arrange for a free accident consultation to discuss your case. The Flaxman Law Group legal team has decades of experience with personal injury cases, Florida trial law, and workplace accident cases. The compassionate and caring legal team work hard on behalf of clients to ensure that victims have the financial resources and compensation they need to start building a better life.

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