If you were hurt by an electric current on a Houston, TX, job site, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits and additional damages through a non-subscriber or third-party claim. The de la Garza Law Group can help you seek compensation for your health and future. Call (713) 784-1010 for a free consultation.
Our legal team has over 46 years of combined experience representing clients facing life-altering injury cases across Texas. We have secured more than $50 million in recoveries to date, and we are ready to help you right now.
Why Choose The de la Garza Law Group for Your Electrocution Injury Case in Houston, TX?
Electrical injury claims in Houston, Texas, often involve complex technical details about equipment, safety rules, and workplace standards. You need advocates who can analyze these details to hold negligent parties responsible.
Clients across the area choose The de la Garza Law Group because:
- Our lead trial lawyer has won jury verdicts of over $11 million and has earned recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer in Personal Injury every year since 2021.
- Our practice has been named among the National Latino Trial Lawyers (Top 10) in the country.
- Our Houston personal injury lawyers offer fully bilingual services, helping Spanish-speaking clients directly.
Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Houston electrocution injury attorney.
How Do Electrocution Injuries Happen?
An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an active electrical circuit. The severity of the injury depends on the voltage and the type and length of exposure.
These incidents occur across various Houston job sites, including:
- Construction sites, where workers may touch overhead power lines or ungrounded equipment
- Industrial and manufacturing plants, where high-voltage machinery poses ongoing shock risks
- Oil and gas operations, where power tools used in drilling carry major shock hazards
- Warehouses and distribution centers, where damaged wiring can create sudden hazards
- Utility and line maintenance, where workers handle high-voltage equipment directly
- Residential and commercial properties, where faulty wiring poses risks to contractors and staff
Common causes include failing to shut off power systems before maintenance, poor safety lockout procedures, missing insulation, ungrounded machinery, and weak safety enforcement.
Common Types of Injuries in Electrocution Accidents
Electrical contact often causes harm beyond surface burns, damaging internal organs throughout the body.
We can help individuals dealing with:
- Severe external and internal burns along the current path
- Cardiac arrest or sudden heart rhythm issues
- Traumatic brain injuries, often caused by falls or an electrical shock
- Nerve damage and ongoing pain conditions
- Deep muscle and tissue damage, sometimes requiring surgical amputation
- Broken bones caused by severe muscle spasms or falls
- Hearing loss and vision damage
- Psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress after an electrical incident
Some electrical injuries seem minor at first, but internal complications can develop over time. Getting a medical evaluation immediately after any shock incident is essential.
What Compensation Is Available After an Electrocution Accident?
Available compensation depends on your employment status and how the injury occurred, as Texas handles workplace injuries differently from most states.
If your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you can access no-fault benefits for medical bills and partial lost wages. When an employer has workers’ compensation coverage, workers’ compensation benefits are generally the injured employee’s primary remedy against the employer for a covered workplace injury.
If your employer is a non-subscriber who opted out of the state system, you can file a personal injury claim for workplace negligence. State law removes common employer defenses in these cases, which can allow you to seek higher compensation for full lost income and pain and suffering.
Third-party personal injury claims may also be available regardless of insurance coverage. If an outside contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner contributed to the hazard, a third-party lawsuit can help you seek full lost income, future lost earnings, and compensation for pain and suffering.
How Long Do I Have to File a Workplace Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
For workers’ compensation matters, you must notify your employer within 30 days and file an official claim with the Division of Workers’ Compensation within one year of the incident.
When filing a lawsuit against a non-subscribing employer or a negligent third party, Texas’s standard statute of limitations applies. State law typically sets a two-year deadline to file, starting from the date of the injury.
Missing the deadline in your case can cause you to lose your right to compensation.
Contact a Houston Electrocution Injury Lawyer Today for a Free Consultation
An electrical injury can cause a long physical recovery and heavy financial losses. The legal team at The de la Garza Law Group has the resources needed to investigate your accident and pursue all available options to empower your financial recovery.
Contact our office today for a free consultation to learn more about your legal options from a Houston electrocution injury attorney. We work on a contingency fee basis and only get paid if we win.
