JURY FINDS ENERGY COMPANY LIABLE FOR MAN’S ELECTROCUTION DEATH—CALL SAN LEANDRO WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEYS NOW
Electrocution can cause severe burns, neurological effects and even death. Electrocution may occur through live wires and may enter through a person’s skin or other parts of the body, or it may enter directly to the heart tissue. In 1995, there were approximately 560 deaths as a result of electric shock, and the number of electrocutions related to consumer products was approximately 230 deaths. Small appliances were the leading cause of electrocutions, accounting for 17%. Negligence for electrocution deaths may be attributable to power companies or to manufacturers of appliances if there is a defect in the product. In order to determine if you have a lawsuit on your hands, contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).
On June 12, 2009, a Darlington County jury in South Carolina awarded the family of Allen Toney $9 million in a verdict against Progress Energy. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Progress Energy for an incident that occurred on May 2, 2003. There was a storm in the area, which affected and knocked down some power lines near Toney’s home. One of the power lines came down into Toney’s driveway, where he tried to move it when he returned home. Toney passed away due to cardiac arrhythmia from his burn and electric injuries. The jury found that Progress Energy was responsible for the death because they were negligent in responding to the multiple inspection notifications of the downed power lines.
Losing a family member is an incredibly hard process, and the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you obtain compensation for your injuries. The amount that you may claim varies from state to state and in different areas, so it would be best for you to speak to an experienced attorney right away. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that we will take your case and you do not have to front the costs. You do not pay unless we win the case for you. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about electrocution and wrongful death lawsuits.
