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Electrocution
Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., a premier personal injury law firm, represents victims of electrocution throughout the United States. Attorney Fred Pritzker has been practicing law for over 30 years. He has gained a national reputation and has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, ABC, CBS and others. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was selected by other lawyers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. To contact an electric shock lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free case evaluation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail Fred Pritzker, or fill out the online, attorney-consultation form.
The information on electrocution below is provided as a public service by Pritzker | Ruohonen.
What is Electrocution?
Electrocution is death caused by an electric shock. According to the National Institutes of Health, About 1,000 people die annually of electrocution in the United States.
Causes of Electrocution
Electrocution can be caused by any of the following:
- Accidental contact with exposed parts of electrical appliances or wiring
- Young children biting or chewing on electrical cords, or poking metal objects into the electrical outlet
- Lightning
- Flashing of electric arcs from high-voltage power lines
- Machinery or occupational-related exposures
- Defective products
Not all electrocutions are actionable. If someone in your family has died from electrocution, you should consult a lawyer immediatelyfor a free case evaluation.
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Accident News and Topics
Minnesota Tour (Charter) Bus Accident
A tour bus carrying Pelican Rapids High School band students crashed, killing one student and injuring several others. Buses are common carriers and are obligated under federal law to provide a high level of safety to their passengers.
Pritzker | Ruohonen Newsletter
Pritzker | Ruohonen is now publishing its newsletters online. Sign up today to receive the newsletter via email. Read our newsletters: Spring 2008 and Summer 2008.
Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit
NBC affiliate KSBY interviewed Fred Pritzker regarding Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents. There has not been a Yamaha Rhino recall.
Sexual Assault at Casino Child Care Center
WCCO interviewed Rich Ruohonen regarding a sexual assault case. Watch the January 29 video and the January 30 video.
Lawsuit Filed in Red Lake School Shooting Case
Pritzker Ruohonen filed a lawsuit on behalf of a student severely injured in the Red Lake School shooting.
Pain and Suffering
Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case. As an attorney at Pritzker | Ruohonen, Rich uses his knowledge, experience, and reputation to maximize recoveries for clients.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Related to Electrical Accidents
Brain injuries from electrical accidents can occur as a direct result of an electric shock, from a fall after an electric shock, or from cerebral anoxia due to related respiratory problems.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pritzker | Ruohonen attorneys Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar.