[07-23-2022] Orange County, CA – Tree Trimmer Electrocuted in Tustin

A man suffered an electric shock while trimming a tree at a residence in unincorporated Tustin on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

According to the Orange County Fire Authority, firefighters were called at about 4:52 p.m. and went to La Limonar Road and Arroyo Avenue, where the accident occurred.

They heard landscapers in a tree shouting for help after contacting electricity lines. The men were holding an unresponsive man.

According to officials, the firefighters utilized an aerial ladder to get to the man and transported him to a hospital.

The case was to be further investigated.

Electrocution Accident Statistics

Electrocution is one of the most common ways for people to die on the job. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that between 1992 and 2002, there were 3,378 electrocutions in the United States. This was 5% of all deaths on the job in the U.S. By 2002. Electrocution was the sixth most common cause of worker deaths. Almost half of these deaths happened in the building trade.

In the same period, thousands of other workers were hurt by electricity but did not die. This shows how important it is for employers to follow OSHA rules about training, supervision, and safety equipment. If an employer doesn’t do this, a worker could die on the job. When their workers get hurt by electricity in ways that could have been avoided, they should be held responsible.

Of course, not every time someone gets electrocuted is on the job. It can be killed by electricity inside a home or a business. You could get electrocuted if you don’t keep electrical equipment in good shape.

If dangerous electrical equipment isn’t kept away from the public, the utility company or local government could be held responsible. In all of these situations, you should talk to an experienced injury lawyer about your legal rights. You are doing more than just protecting your legal right to be paid for injuries. You are also making companies pay for their mistakes so that other innocent people don’t get hurt like you.

Orange County Electrocution Accident Lawyers

People often use “electrocution” and “electric shock” as synonyms. But there is an important difference between them. When someone is electrocuted, it means that they have died. If a person gets hurt and lives, that means they got an electric shock, which is a very important legal difference. If the victim dies from their injuries, their family must file a claim for “wrongful death.”

When electrocution results in death, surviving family members (and legal heirs) have the right to file a wrongful death claim against a negligent defendant.

Those hurt by an electric shock who are still alive can file a personal injury claim. There are different kinds of financial claims, and each has its own rules for how to make them. Make sure you work with an experienced electrical accident lawyer who knows all the rules for your claim.

Our Orange County attorneys in electrocution accidents at Arash Law can examine the situation, assign blame to guilty parties, and file claims on your behalf. You might be entitled to workers’ compensation and/or a personal injury settlement.

Our lawyers prioritize you and are not hesitant to take your case to court to obtain full financial compensation. Request a free consultation by emailing or calling us at (888) 488-1391.