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Raleigh, NC Electrical Injury Lawyers
Ken Hardison, known as the "people's lawyer," has spent
the past 20 years building a highly respected practice specializing in injury
law. Along with Ken and Associates, the attorneys that work for Hardison & Associates, LLP,
Attorney at Law have
the experience, knowledge, and overwhelming desire to get you the results you
deserve. Our attorneys are committed to the highest ethical standards. While our
practice has grown over the years, one thing has remained
constant -- our
dedication to personal attention.
The US Consumer Product Safety
Commission has indicated that there were 440 total accidental electrocutions in
the United States in 1999. One hundred and seventy of these electrocutions were
related to consumer products. Electrocution is now the fifth leading cause of
work-related deaths in the United States, with over 50% of the total occurring
in the construction industry.
According to the latest statistics from
the National Fire Protection Association, there is an annual average of over
100,000 home fires caused by faulty electrical distribution systems, electrical
appliances and equipment, or heating and air conditioning systems. Homes fires
take an average of 860 lives, injuring 3,785 and causing nearly $1.3 billion in
property damage.
Workplace injuries are just as common as injuries that
occur in the home. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
estimates over 400 deaths per year occur on job sites as a result of electrical
contact. Tragically, many such deaths could have been prevented by simply
following proper hazard recognition and prevention procedures. For example, a
common type of injury on the job site involves power line contact. Products that
are regularly involved in power line contacts are cranes, bucket trucks, drill
rigs, forklifts, man lifts and other aerial lifts. There have been insulating
devices and various types of warning devices available to manufacturers and
distributors of these products for many years. Sadly, most product manufacturers
choose not to equip their products with these important safety devices.
You can prevent yourself from becoming a statistic, at home or at work,
by following these simple precautionary measures:
- Do not overloading outlets and extension cords
- Examine electrical cords to make sure they are not
damaged
- Do not exceed the recommended wattage limits on
light fixtures
- Consider the installation of ground fault circuit
interrupters
- Test smoke detectors annually
- Carefully follow safety precautions and
manufacturer's instructions on all products
Lawsuits involving electrical injuries are usually
based on serious shocks, electrical fires, even electrocutions caused by
negligent maintenance and defective equipment. Often the defendants include
equipment manufacturers, construction entities, and utility companies.
If you, or a loved one, have been the victim of an electrical accident
that you believe was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to
obtain compensation for your medical and rehabilitation costs, as well as lost
wages. Litigation is often the only way to ensure that you receive the
compensation that you are entitled to. Please contact Hardison & Associates
attorneys immediately regarding your injuries. We will make arrangements for
your medical bills to be paid out of any future settlement, which will allow you
to focus on your recovery instead of your medical bills.
The most often
asked question regarding personal injury lawsuits is, “What is the value of my
claim?” This is dependent on a variety of factors; such as previous verdicts,
cost of medical bills, type of injury, disability rating given to you by your
physician, liability of the person who injured you and the amount of your lost
wages.
At Hardison & Associates, we have over 20 years experience
handling accident cases and we can help you achieve the largest settlement
possible. We handle each case as if it were going to trial. Insurance companies
know that law firms, such as Hardison &Associates, who have a reputation for
going to trial receive higher settlements than those who do not.
We will
also be there to guide you through the entire legal process. Having an attorney
on your side is the most efficient route to settling your case and getting the
compensation that you deserve. So please contact Hardison & Associates today. We look
forward to meeting you and discussing your claim. Please know that we appreciate
the trust you have placed in our firm. We can be reached at 800-434-8175 or
via e-mail.
Our personal injury practice also includes the following
areas:
- Accidents involving automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles, trains, and pedestrians
- Slip and Fall cases
- Products Liability
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Medical Malpractice
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Security Assaults
- Fire Cases due to negligence
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