St. Louis Electrical Injury Attorney

Dedicated Legal Support for Electrical

Injury Victims and Their Families

An electrical injury can cause devastating harm in an instant, resulting in severe burns, nerve damage, cardiac complications, and permanent disability. Whether caused by a construction accident, defective product, workplace hazard, or unsafe premises, electrical injuries often require extensive medical treatment and can prevent victims from returning to their former lives. At Niesen, McDonough & Niesen LLC, our St. Louis electrical injury attorney team represents individuals and families dealing with the serious consequences of electrical shock, electrocution injury, and electrical burns throughout St. Louis and surrounding Missouri communities.

Electrical accidents occur throughout the St. Louis area, from construction sites in downtown corridors and commercial buildings near the Gateway Arch to industrial facilities along the Mississippi riverfront, residential properties in St. Louis County, and roadway work zones on Interstate 44, Interstate 64, and Interstate 70. Our law firm provides personal injury law representation for every electrical injury victim, helping them pursue accountability and compensation under Missouri premises liability and product liability laws.

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Common Causes of Electrical Injury Claims

An electrical injury claim may be filed when someone suffers electric shock, electrocution injury, or electrical burns due to another party’s negligence. Even brief contact with electrical current can cause internal damage that isn’t immediately visible, making prompt medical attention and legal consultation essential.

Frequent causes of St. Louis electrical injury cases include:

  • Construction accidents involving power lines or energized equipment
  • Workplace incidents with faulty electrical systems or equipment
  • Defective products, including appliances, tools, and electronics
  • Unsafe premises with exposed wiring or inadequate maintenance
  • Utility company negligence involving power lines
  • Scaffolding or crane contact with overhead electrical lines

Our personal injury lawyer team thoroughly investigates how the electrical injury occurred, reviews safety violations, and determines whether a personal injury claim is warranted under Missouri law.

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If you or a loved one has suffered an electrical injury due to negligence, our St. Louis electrical injury attorneys are ready to provide the legal representation you need. We will explain your options, protect your rights, and pursue full compensation for your medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

We handle electrical injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we secure compensation for you. Don’t let an insurance company minimize your injuries or pressure you into an inadequate settlement. Contact our law office today to discuss your case.

Financial Recovery Options for Electrical Injury Victims

Electrical injury cases often result in catastrophic injury requiring immediate emergency care and long-term medical treatment. A successful personal injury case may provide compensation for both current expenses and future needs related to the electrical injuries.

Compensation in an electrical injury claim may include:

  • Emergency medical care and hospitalization
  • Burn treatment and skin graft procedures
  • Cardiac monitoring and treatment
  • Neurological care for nerve and brain injury
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation services
  • Psychological counseling for trauma
  • Medical bills and ongoing medical expenses
  • Lost income and diminished earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
  • Permanent scarring and disfigurement
  • Disability accommodations and assistive devices
  • Loss of quality of life and independence

In wrongful death cases involving fatal electrocution, surviving family members may pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. Our injury attorneys recognize the devastating impact these tragedies have on families.

Our Approach to Electrical Injury Cases in St. Louis

Electrical injuries demand thorough investigation and expert analysis to establish liability and document the full extent of harm. Our St. Louis electrical injury attorneys handle every case with meticulous preparation and determination.

Our approach includes:

  • Obtaining and reviewing all medical records and diagnostic testing
  • Consulting electrical engineers, medical specialists, and vocational experts
  • Investigating the accident scene and the electrical systems involved
  • Identifying code violations and safety regulation breaches
  • Determining all potentially liable parties
  • Documenting visible and internal electrical injuries
  • Calculating total economic damages and future care needs
  • Securing expert testimony to support your personal injury attorney case

We understand how insurance companies downplay electrical injury claims and attempt to minimize compensation. Our law firm counters these tactics with compelling evidence, expert analysis, and aggressive advocacy to protect your rights as an accident victim.

Categories of Electrical Injuries We Represent

Electrical injuries range from minor electric shock to fatal electrocution, and each case deserves serious legal attention. Our St. Louis electrical injury attorney team represents clients suffering from various types of electrical trauma and related catastrophic injury.

Types of electrical injuries include:

  • Electric shock with temporary or lasting effects
  • Electrical burns damage skin and underlying tissue
  • Thermal burns from electrical arc flash or fire
  • Internal organ damage from electrical current
  • Cardiac arrhythmia or cardiac arrest
  • Neurological damage affecting the brain and spinal cord
  • Traumatic brain injury from electrical contact
  • Nerve damage causing numbness or paralysis
  • Amputations necessitated by severe electrical burns
  • Vision or hearing loss from electrical trauma

Severity levels we handle:

  • Low-voltage electrical injuries from household current
  • High-voltage electrical injuries from power lines and industrial equipment
  • Arc flash incidents cause severe burns and pressure injuries
  • Electrocution injury resulting in multi-system trauma
  • Fatal electrocution requiring wrongful death representation

Many electrical injury victims face permanent disability, chronic pain, cognitive impairment, and psychological trauma. Our injury attorneys ensure all these consequences are thoroughly documented in your personal injury claim to secure appropriate compensation.

Critical Actions Following an Electrical Injury

If you or a loved one experiences an electrical injury, seek immediate medical attention, even if the injuries appear minor. Electrical current travels through the body and can cause serious internal damage not visible externally.

After receiving emergency medical care:

  • Report the incident to your employer, property owner, or appropriate authorities
  • Document the accident scene with photos if safely possible
  • Preserve all medical records and treatment documentation
  • Keep records of lost wages and expenses
  • Refrain from providing recorded statements to insurance adjusters
  • Contact a personal injury lawyer promptly to protect your rights

Early involvement of our personal injury attorney team helps preserve critical evidence and strengthens your electrical injury case while you focus on recovery.

Why Electrical Injury Cases Require Experienced Representation

Electrical injury litigation involves complex technical and medical issues that distinguish these cases from typical personal injury matters. Successful electrical injury cases often require:

  • Expert testimony regarding safety standards
  • Medical experts who understand the pathophysiology of electrical trauma
  • Detailed reconstruction of the accident and electrical system failures
  • Analysis of applicable safety codes and regulations
  • Documentation of both visible and internal injuries
  • Proof of causation linking all injuries to the electrical exposure
  • Comprehensive calculation of past and future damages

Our injury attorneys possess the knowledge, resources, and commitment necessary to handle sophisticated electrical injury litigation. We maintain relationships with leading experts, thoroughly investigate every case, and prepare for trial to ensure insurance companies take your claim seriously and offer fair compensation.

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I highly recommend the Law Office of Frank J. Niesen. I can't say thank-you enough to him for preparing a few legal documents within hours of my request. I had forgotten to obtain the documents until the afternoon prior to needing them. I called Frank Niesen to explain my dilemma and he immediately made time to obtain the necessary information to enable him to draft the documents, and promptly emailed them to me. I was able to sign and get them notarized in time. Thanks much to Frank Niesen and this law firm!

Serving Electrical Injury Victims Throughout St. Louis

Our law offices proudly serve clients across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and surrounding Missouri communities. From construction accidents in commercial districts to workplace electrical injuries in industrial areas, from bicycle accidents and electric scooter accidents involving electrical hazards to fall accidents and pedestrian accidents near power infrastructure, our injury lawyers understand the local legal environment and fight for electrical injury victims throughout the region.

We represent electrical injury victims in Clayton, University City, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Florissant, Hazelwood, Ballwin, Chesterfield, and throughout St. Louis County, as well as St. Charles County and Jefferson County communities.

Take the First Step:

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered an electrical injury due to negligence, our St. Louis electrical injury attorneys are ready to provide the legal representation you need. We will explain your options, protect your rights, and pursue full compensation for your medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

We handle electrical injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we secure compensation for you. Don’t let an insurance company minimize your injuries or pressure you into an inadequate settlement. Contact our law office today to discuss your case.

FAQs About Electrical Injury Accident Cases

How long do I have to file an electrical injury claim in Missouri?

Missouri law generally allows five years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit for electrical injuries. However, certain exceptions may apply, and valuable evidence can be lost over time. Contact our personal injury attorney team as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.

What if my electrical injury happened at work?

Workplace electrical injuries typically involve workers’ compensation benefits, but you may also have a personal injury case against third parties such as equipment manufacturers, electrical contractors, utility companies, or property owners. Our injury lawyers can evaluate all available sources of compensation beyond workers comp.

Can I recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the electrical injury?

Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule, meaning you can still recover damages even if you were partially responsible. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. Our electrical injury attorney team works to minimize any fault attributed to you and maximize your recovery.

What if the insurance company offers me a settlement?

Insurance companies frequently make early settlement offers before the full extent of electrical injuries becomes apparent. These offers rarely account for future medical complications, long-term disability, or the full scope of economic damages. Never accept a settlement without consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer who can properly value your electrical injury case.

How much is my electrical injury case worth?

The value of an electrical injury claim depends on numerous factors, including the severity of injuries, extent of electrical burns and internal damage, amount of medical treatment required, impact on your ability to work, degree of permanent disability, and level of pain and suffering. Serious electrical injury cases can be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Our injury attorneys provide a thorough case evaluation during your free consultation.

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