Chicago Electrical Burns Lawyers

Electrical burns are caused by contact with currents of electricity. They should never be taken lightly, as they can cause both external and internal damage. Electrical burns can cause a wide variety of injuries, depending on the strength of the electrical current, the length of contact, and the overall health of the affected person.

The vast majority of electrical burns are entirely preventable with the use of basic safety precautions. If you have been hurt by another party’s negligence, Chicago electrical burn attorneys Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., can inform you about the compensation you may win. Contact our offices at 312-466-8200.

Symptoms and Treatments for Electrical Burns

It can be difficult to guess the extent of an electrical burn based on the immediate symptoms. It is possible for these burns to cause very little visible damage, but extensive internal damage. The symptoms of a severe electrical shock requiring medical treatment include:

• Severe outer burns, including blisters or white, dry skin
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of consciousness, even if it was very brief
• Chest or stomach pain
• Muscle contractions

Medical treatment will vary depending on the severity of the burn. Of course, doctffors’ first priority will be stabilizing the patient. Severe electrical burns can cause cardiac arrest, brain injuries, and damage to pregnant women's unborn fetuses. Once the patient's vital signs are stable, the goals of treatment will be:

• Preventing infection (the leading cause of death following burn injuries)
• Cleaning and bandaging external injuries
• Surgery to graft severe burns or fix bone fractures, if necessary
• Pain management
• Treatment for any long-term health problems, such as vision damage or brain injuries

The financial and emotional cost of these treatments can be overwhelming. If your injuries were caused by another party’s mistakes, you may be able to hold them responsible for these costs. For more information, contact a Chicago electrical burn attorney today.

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Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., are highly experienced Chicago electrical burn injury lawyers. We can guide you through every step of filing a claim against reckless parties. contact our offices today at 312-466-8200.