Arrhythmia after electric shock is a medical condition that affects the heart’s electrical activity and can result in serious health problems including irregular breathing and loss of consciousness. An experienced electrical accident attorney can help you find the specialized medical care you need and help you recover the compensation and money damages you are legally entitled to.
What is an arrhythmia after electric shock?
An arrhythmia after electric shock is an irregular heart rhythm. It happens when the upper chambers of your heart (atria) or lower chambers (ventricles) beat too fast, too slow or with an unusual pattern.
What are the symptoms of this heart condition?
The symptoms of an arrhythmia after electric shock will depend on the type of arrhythmia you suffer. Some people may experience no symptoms at all, while others may feel their heart beats faster than usual or skip beats. The following are some common symptoms:
- Palpitations – feeling like your heart is skipping a beat or beating too fast
- Shortness of breath – feeling like you can’t get enough air when you breathe in and out
- Chest pain – pain in your chest or abdomen that doesn’t go away with rest and/or medication
How is this heart condition diagnosed?
The doctor will ask you about your symptoms and perform a physical examination. He or she may also order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to look for arrhythmias. An ECG records the heart’s electrical impulses, which can help detect abnormal rhythms. If abnormal heart rhythms are suspected based on the ECG results, your doctor may order an echocardiogram, angiogram, and a CT scan to learn more.
Can I file a lawsuit if I suffered this heart condition after an electrical accident?
You may be able to file a lawsuit to sue a utility company or a business if their negligence caused the electric shock that resulted in your arrhythmia. Your recovery in an electrocution personal injury lawsuit will, depending on the state, include pain and suffering compensation as well as economic loss damages to cover your past incurred and future medical bills and reimburse you for wages you could not earn because your injuries kept you from working as well as other economic loss you may have incurred.
What if an electric shock at work caused this heart condition?
It will depend on the laws in your state, but you most likely will only have a Workers’ Compensation claim for medical bills and lost wages against your employer. Most states’ Workers’ Comp laws prohibit injured workers from suing their employers for pain and suffering compensation as a result of a work injury.
However, an advantage to hiring a lawyer who specializes in electrocution and electricity injury related cases is that sometimes an exception can also be found that many lawyers who are not familiar with this area of law can easily miss. For example, if your arrhythmia after electric shock was caused on the job, the key to a successful lawsuit would be to see if it was the negligence of a potential third-party – who is not your employer – who either caused or was also responsible for your heart condition that was caused by the accident. Then, you may be able to successfully sue a third party even when your injury was the result of a work injury.
Why choose the lawyers at Electrocuted.com for your electric shock arrhythmia case?
Electric shock arrhythmia cases require specialized legal expertise, and at Electrocuted.com, this is our exclusive focus. We specialize in handling lawsuits involving electricity accident related injuries and electrocution deaths caused by defective electronic products, faulty wiring, or inadequate safety controls, giving us a deep understanding of the unique challenges and complexities that many general personal injury attorneys may overlook.
With over 40 years of experience, our team has secured record-breaking settlements and verdicts nationwide, holding manufacturers, utility companies, and power providers accountable for serious, life-changing injuries. We collaborate with a nationwide network of engineers, scientists, and medical experts to investigate every detail of your case, ensuring nothing is missed. From start to finish in your electric shock arrhythmia case, we provide personalized guidance, constant communication, and aggressive representation, allowing you to focus on recovery while we fight for the full compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the long-term effects of your injury.
