Each year, hundreds of construction workers are killed from electrical accidents, and thousands more are severely injured.

It’s an unfortunate reality that many construction sites do not follow the standards and guidelines set out for construction workers in dangerous jobs. This can, and often does, lead to catastrophic accidents.

Common electrical accidents include contact with power lines, steam, old and exposed wiring, loose connectors, and unsecured cables.

Injuries from such accidents can include burns, broken bones and concussions from falls, cardiac arrest and even death.

When the accident results in injuries that were due to an employer’s negligence, an employee may be able to obtain financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These are the three steps an electric accident victim should take:

1. Seek immediate medical attention

2. Find an experienced personal injury attorney

3. Check the state and local labor laws to learn more about what protections you may have

Construction workers injured as a result of another party’s negligence may be entitled to hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation. If an electric accident injury changed your life, call a personal injury attorney who specializes in construction accidents to get a free injury evaluation case.