A lawsuit has been filed in a Texas court by a worker who was installing insulation when his hand came into contact with a live wire, which sent an electrical current through his hand and out from his neck.
The worker, Nicholas Boudreaux, a Superior Energies employee, has filed a workplace accident lawsuit against Conrad Industries, alleging breach of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and General Maritime Law.
According to the lawsuit, Boudreaux was performing repair work in a ferry boat that was on the water. He put his hand into an overhead area, and that’s when he came into contact with a live wire that connected an overhead light to the ship’s generator.
In his work site accident lawsuit, Boudreaux accuses the defendant of negligence in failure to provide a safe workplace and failure to inspect the electrical wiring on each of its vessels. The lawsuit further accuses Conrad Industries of damaging the wire and failing to repair it.
The plaintiff is seeking damages for medical expenses, loss of earnings, physical impairment, mental anguish and pain and suffering.
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Electrocutions are the second highest cause of death for construction workers after falls. There can be fatal consequences if a worker touches a live electrical wire with a part of their body, tool or piece of equipment. Injuries caused by electrocutions include severe burns, heart failure and neurological damage. Even a seemingly simple activity such as moving a ladder or unloading cargo from a truck can lead to contact with a high voltage source of electricity.
Electrocutions and electrical accidents in the workplace can be caused by a defective product, electrical equipment that is improperly secured or wired or a lack of proper safety training. Sources of electricity that can lead to electrocutions include underground utility lines, overhead power lines, defective products, high voltage machinery and frayed or exposed wires.
Other electrical accidents are caused by negligence on the part of the contractor, property owner, electrical engineer or architect. If a third party is responsible for the electrical accident or workplace electrocution, then it may be possible to bring a claim for damages. Personal injury lawsuits are particularly important in cases where workers’ compensation benefits are insufficient to cover the injured workers’ losses and expenses.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace electrical accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. To speak with one of our Texas work accident attorneys, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
