Las Vegas Electrocution Accident Lawyer

Medical Consequences of an Electrical Injury

The severity of an electrical injury depends on several variables: the voltage involved, the amperage, the duration of exposure, and the path the current travels through the body. Even lower-voltage contact can cause serious internal harm that isn’t visible from the outside.

Potential medical consequences include:

• Burns: External burns appear on the skin at entry and exit points; internal burns can damage organs and deep tissue without any visible surface injury.
• Cardiac Arrest: Electrical current can disrupt the heart’s rhythm, triggering cardiac arrest.
• Respiratory Arrest: The respiratory system can be affected, causing difficulty breathing or complete respiratory failure.
• Neurological Damage: Injury to the nervous system can produce confusion, memory loss, seizures, or paralysis.
• Muscle Damage: Electrocution can cause rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue that releases proteins into the bloodstream and strains the kidneys.
• Kidney Damage: Acute kidney injury can follow directly from electrical trauma or as a secondary effect of muscle breakdown.
• Psychological Trauma: Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are well-documented consequences of surviving a serious electrical accident.

Some effects are delayed and may not appear for hours or days after the incident. Anyone involved in an electrical accident should seek immediate medical attention, even when initial symptoms seem minor.

Recoverable Damages in a Nevada Electrocution Injury Claim

Victims of negligence-based electrical accidents may recover compensation across a broad range of economic and non-economic losses.

Medical expenses are typically the largest category, covering:

• Hospitalization
• Surgeries
• Physical therapy
• Rehabilitation
• The ongoing care that serious electrical injuries often require long after the initial event

Beyond medical costs, a claim can include lost wages during recovery, loss of future earning capacity where injuries permanently affect the ability to work, and compensation for pain and suffering, disfigurement, and permanent disability. Where an electrical accident proves fatal, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship.

Under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule, an injured party can recover damages as long as their share of fault doesn’t exceed 50%. When recovery is allowed, the award is reduced by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. The statute of limitations under NRS 11.190(4)(e) gives injured victims two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim; wrongful death claims carry a two-year deadline from the date of death. Acting promptly protects evidence and preserves the right to file.

Why Choose Cohan PLLC for Your Electrocution Injury Case?

Insurance companies in electrical injury cases routinely attempt to minimize payouts or deny claims outright. Retaining a trial-ready attorney from day one changes that dynamic. At Cohan PLLC, we investigate thoroughly, secure expert witness testimony and accident reports, and build the kind of documented case that holds up in a courtroom, because we treat every case as if it will go before a jury.

Chasen Cohan is a Las Vegas native who knows the local courts, the judges, and how insurance defense strategies play out in this community. Our firm handles complex and catastrophic injury matters, including catastrophic injuries, dangerous premises, and product liability cases, and we receive referrals from other attorneys and firms who recognize the depth of our preparation for high-stakes claims. Clients receive direct contact, timely updates, and personal representation. You’re never a file number here.

We make it straightforward to get started:

• Free Case Evaluation: No pressure, no upfront cost. We listen to your story and can explain your options.
• Bilingual Service: We serve clients in both English and Spanish.
• Contingency Fee Basis: You pay no attorney fees or costs unless we successfully recover compensation for you.

Call (702) 623-3579 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation with our Las Vegas electrocution injury attorneys. We’re ready to fight for you.