Wisconsin Electrocution Accident Lawyer: Best Electrocution Attorneys
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How Our Wisconsin Electrocution Lawyers Can Help You
If you were seriously injured, or if a loved one has been lost due to an electric shock in Wisconsin, you need an experienced electrocution accident lawyer who knows how to get you and your family the fullest compensation and money damages you and your family are legally entitled to.
Because electrical cases are highly specialized and very complex, only an experienced personal injury attorney with a proven track record of standing up to the public utilities and power companies can get you the maximum settlement for your Wisconsin case.
There are many personal injury lawyers in Wisconsin who advertise and claim to handle electrocution and electric shock accident cases – despite the fact that most have never actually handled an electrical injury case at all.
There is one law firm that practices around the country refer these cases to – and based on actual experience and results, the best attorney for your case is Jeffrey Feldman and Chris Stombaugh and the attorneys at Electrocution Lawyers. Jeff and Chris are nationally renowned attorneys who have been litigating and winning these cases all across the country for 35 years. Chris Stombaugh has several record 7 and 8 figure settlements in Wisconsin for electrical injury and wrongful death cases. Experience matters. Jeff and Chris can get more significant settlements in far less time than other attorneys who have never handled these complex cases.
Settlements And Verdicts
Jeffrey Feldman has obtained multiple million-dollar verdicts and settlements for the electrical death and electric shock victims and their families who have come to him for help.
Below are just some of the outstanding results that Jeff and his legal team have won for their clients:
- Nearly $15 million for electrical injuries resulting from an industrial workplace incident.
- $13.5 million on a wrongful death claim where an electrical fire took the life of a family’s loved one.
- $8 million (on a $75,000 settlement offer) in a case involving a utility’s negligent installation and maintenance of power lines.
- $6 million for the family of a communications worker who died as a result of an electrical utility company’s negligence.
- Loretta Balotta, Former Client
- Rick Arcaro, Attorney
- Leonard Koltonow, Attorney
What type of compensation can I get for my injuries after an electrical accident in Wisconsin?
Our experienced Wisconsin electrocution accident lawyers will fight for you to ensure that you recover full compensation for your injuries and your economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages. A settlement that reflects the true value of your case will include compensation for the following:
- Pain and suffering (WIS JI-CIVIL 1768)
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Worry
- Distress
- Embarrassment
- Humiliation
- Loss of the ability to enjoy the normal activities, pleasures and benefits of life
- Past and future health care expenses
- Past and future loss of earning capacity
An electrocution accident lawyer can recover punitive damages under Wisconsin law (Wis. Stat. 895.043) from a negligent party if he or she “acted maliciously toward” an electric shock victim or “in an intentional disregard of the rights” of the victim. The purpose of making a negligent party pay punitive damages to an electric shock victim “is to punish” the negligent party or to deter the negligent party “and others from engaging in similar conduct in the future.” (WIS JI-CIVIL 1707.1) However, the amount of punitive damages that can be awarded is limited to either twice the amount of any compensatory damages or $200,000, whichever is greater.
The factors that affect the dangerousness of an electric shock include: (1) the electric current’s amperage, (2) the path that electricity took as it passed through a person’s body; and (3) the amount of time that a person is exposed to or made contact with the source of electricity.
Wrongful Death
If your loved one lost his or her life in an electrocution or electric shock accident in Wisconsin, you may be able to hire a lawyer to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent parties. The damages that are recoverable under Wisconsin’s wrongful death law include:
- Pain and suffering from the time of the incident up to the time that a loved one passes away (WIS JI-CIVIL 1855)
- Loss of your loved one’s society and companionship (up to $350,000 if your loved one was an adult, and up to $500,000 if your loved one was a minor)
- Loss of your loved one’s financial support and contributions (which is also known as pecuniary injury damages)
- Loss of services
- Medical expenses
- Hospital expenses
- Funeral expenses
Punitive damages are not available in wrongful death actions in Wisconsin.
A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by the personal representative of your loved one’s estate or one of the following surviving family members:
- Spouse or domestic partner
- Children or grandchildren
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Siblings
The best electrocution accident lawyer for your Wisconsin case is ready to help you now!
Experienced electrocution accident lawyers Jeffrey Feldman and Chris Stombaugh have been helping electrical injury victims in Wisconsin and around the country for over 35 years. They specialize exclusively in this area of the law and have tried more electrical death and electric shock injury cases than arguably any other personal injury attorney anywhere in America.
Jeff’s and Chris’s experience and specialized knowledge and skills have allowed them to win multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients.
Recent “wins” for electrical injury victims include:
- A settlement for nearly $15 million for electrical injuries in a workplace and
- A settlement for $13.5 million for a wrongful death caused by an electrical fire).
Public utility companies, insurance companies, and defense attorneys respect but fear Jeff because of his no-fear approach to trying and winning these cases. As a result, Jeff and Chris can often settle cases for more money and in less time than other attorneys who lack their experience, track record of success, and reputation. And other attorneys revere Jeff and Chris for their expertise, often seeking out their counsel in their own cases or asking them to speak at legal seminars dealing with electric shock and wrongful death cases.
Jeff and Chris are also known for high ethics, receiving the highest rating for legal ability and ethics from Martindale-Hubbell and repeatedly being selected as a Super Lawyer, an honor that is limited to the top 5% of all attorneys.
What are the most common causes of electrocution injuries?
Our experienced Wisconsin electrocution accident lawyers and electric shock attorneys indicate that the most common types of injuries in these cases happen because of contact with downed or sagging power lines, exposure to objects that have come in contact with a power line or other energy source, workplace electrical injuries, negligently installed swimming pool lights or pumps, the absence of properly grounded safety outlets, faulty wiring in home appliances and power cords, and more.
What are the most common electrical injuries?
Burns (electrical and thermal) are the most common single injury in electric shock cases. Other common injuries include brain injuries, heart injuries, cardiac arrest, permanent scarring, injuries caused by falls, physical and psychological pain and suffering, post electric shock syndrome, diminished quality of life, and death.
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Get help from an experienced Wisconsin electrocution accident lawyer
If you or someone you love is a victim of serious personal injury or death caused by electricity in Wisconsin, you can call and speak with Jeff Feldman, arguably the nation’s most experienced electric shock injury and electrocution accident lawyer. Jeff has litigated electrical death and electric shock injury cases and electric shock injury cases in multiple states for families whose loved ones were injured or killed by the four main types of electrical injuries, such as faulty consumer products, negligence in the building and construction industry, downed or low-hanging overhead power cables, and defective or poorly maintained pool equipment. Jeff also consults with injury lawyers throughout the country on electric shock injury and wrongful death cases involving electricity. You can call Jeff toll free at (947) 282-4269 for a free consultation.
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Wisconsin Electrocution Accident Lawyer FAQs
Electrocution and electric shock injuries and deaths are incredibly traumatic, leaving victims and survivors with many unanswered questions. We’ve compiled a set of FAQs below, which we hope will answer many of them. However, we are here for you if you still have questions. Feel free to contact us anytime, at no cost and with no obligation. One of our experienced attorneys will answer any question you might have for free.
Why do I need an electrocution accident lawyer for my case in Wisconsin?
Only an experienced electrical injury attorney knows exactly how to handle these very specialized cases. There are many steps that must be followed to ensure that you and your family get maximum compensation in the minimum possible time. Hiring an experienced electrocution accident lawyer who specializes exclusively in these Wisconsin cases means:
- An immediate and thorough investigation of the circumstances of your case, including whether the defendant committed any violations of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) or the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Submission of a timely notice to preserve evidence on the defendant, to ensure there is no destruction of key evidence
- A quick determination of fault (which party or parties are potentially liable)
- A determination and review of all available insurance policies and other sources of funding
- Use of the country’s best experts in all aspects of electrical death and electric shock cases, including reconstruction of the electrical incident, case valuation, and much more.
- Peace of mind that your attorney will protect your from being bullied by the utility company, its defense attorney, and any insurance adjusters
- A bigger and faster settlement!
How Do I Choose The Best Lawyer For My Wisconsin Electrocution accident?
Choosing the best lawyer for your Wisconsin electrocution accident case can be challenging, especially with so many attorneys spending big dollars to get in front of you and claim they can handle it. Look past their inflated sales pitches and focus on substance. The top 4 qualities your electric shock attorney needs to have are: (1) significant experience in this area of law, (2) specialized knowledge and skill in handling these cases, (3) a track record of winning full compensation settlements and trial verdicts, and (4) a reputation among the insurance companies that your lawyer actually tries cases and wins.
How much does an electrocution accident lawyer cost in Wisconsin?
If you don’t win, you shouldn’t pay a dime. Our electrocution accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we don’t secure a winning settlement or trial verdict for your Wisconsin case, then , you don’t owe us anything. No attorney fee and no reimbursement for litigation costs and expenses. You pay only after your case has been resolved. Our fee and costs are paid from the amount that we have recovered for you. You will never pay up-front costs. You will never be billed while your case is pending. And you will never be asked to pay anything out-of-pocket.
How long does a settlement take?
The amount of time it takes to secure your settlement depends on a variety of factors. The most important factors in determining how long your settlement will take are:
- Your injuries
- Your medical needs
- Your ability to work
- The attorney you choose
- The defendant
- The insurance company
- Opposing counsel
- Available insurance policies and financial assets
- The venue
- The judge
- Discovery
- Case evaluation
- Mediation
- Facilitation
- Settlement conferences
- Negotiations
