Los Angeles Electrocution Accident Lawyer
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Electrical injuries can cause burns, nerve and heart damage, and long-term pain, even when the visible injury looks small. In Los Angeles, they happen on construction sites, in older buildings with faulty wiring, near downed or damaged power lines, and around equipment that was not properly guarded or locked out.
A Los Angeles electrocution accident lawyer at Feher Law investigates who was responsible, from contractors and property owners to equipment makers and utilities, and pursues full compensation for your treatment and recovery.
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Key Takeaways
- Two years to sue, and far less if a public entity or utility is involved. Code of Civil Procedure 335.1 sets the deadline at two years from the injury, Government Code 911.2 can cut it to a six-month administrative claim where the electrocution happened on government property or involved a public utility, and Code of Civil Procedure 352 pauses the clock for an injured child until 18.
- A fatal electrocution is a separate claim with its own clock. Code of Civil Procedure 377.60 governs who may bring the wrongful death action, which runs two years from the incident or from discovery of the injury, whichever is later.
- Fault is divided, not assigned. Civil Code 1431.2 has the court weigh each party’s share, which in these cases can include the property owner, the employer, the equipment manufacturer and the contractor, with failure to maintain safe premises, inadequate training, a defective product or a code violation all in play.
- Nothing is owed up front. The representation runs on contingency under a written agreement, as Business and Professions Code 6147 requires, and Civil Code 3294 allows punitive damages where the conduct was oppressive, fraudulent or malicious.
- Feher Law handles these cases on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Why Choose Feher Law for an Electrical Injury Case
Electrical injury cases involve technical evidence and, often, a public or regulated owner. We:
- identify who owned, maintained, or controlled the line, panel, or equipment
- preserve the equipment and records before they are repaired or removed
- work with electrical engineers and burn and cardiac specialists
- handle government claim deadlines when a public utility or property is involved
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Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
Deadlines depend on who is responsible. A claim against a private owner or company generally must be filed within two years under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1, but a claim against a public entity, including a municipal utility, must be presented within six months under Government Code 911.2. A wrongful death claim has its own two-year period.
- The failed equipment may be repaired, replaced, or thrown away
- Utility and inspection records can be hard to get later
- Delayed cardiac and nerve symptoms need early medical documentation
- Witnesses and coworkers may change jobs
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
Chief of Operations
Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
Litigation Assistant
Marvin Rodriguez
Paralegal
Cassandra De Vera
Law Clerk
Injuries From Electrocution
Electrical injuries cause harm that is not always visible:
- Burns: entry and exit wounds, and deeper tissue damage under skin that looks mild
- Cardiac effects: irregular heart rhythm or cardiac arrest, sometimes delayed
- Nerve and brain effects: numbness, chronic pain, memory problems, and mood changes
- Falls: the shock can throw someone from a ladder or roof
- Amputation: severe burns can lead to the loss of a limb
How Electrocution Accidents Happen in Los Angeles
Electrocution accidents in Los Angeles often involve:
- contact with overhead or downed power lines during roofing, trimming, or equipment work
- faulty wiring, damaged outlets, or missing covers in older buildings
- unsafe work practices on construction and industrial sites
- defective appliances, tools, and charging equipment
- water contact with live equipment
Who Can Be Responsible
Responsibility depends on the facts. It may rest with a property owner or landlord who left wiring unsafe, a contractor who failed to follow safety rules, a utility that did not maintain its lines, a manufacturer of a defective product, or an employer who did not protect workers. Several parties can share fault.
How Comparative Fault Affects the Claim
California uses comparative fault, which means your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but is not barred. The rule comes from Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804. For non-economic damages, each defendant generally pays only its own percentage under Civil Code 1431.2. Because of that, it matters to identify every responsible party early.
What an Electrocution Claim Can Recover
A claim can include burn and reconstructive care, rehabilitation, lost earnings and earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. A family can seek damages for a wrongful death.
If you were hurt on the job, workers’ compensation generally covers your injury, but you may also bring a claim against a third party such as an equipment maker or contractor.
How We Handle Electrocution Cases
We take over the investigation, the insurance, and the technical experts so you can focus on healing. We tell you what the claim may be worth and what to expect at each stage.
What to Do Right After an Electric Shock
- Call 911 for any electrical shock. Cardiac effects can appear later.
- Do not touch a person who may still be in contact with a live source.
- Document the scene from a safe distance, including equipment labels and conditions.
- Report the incident to the property owner, employer, or utility.
- Contact a lawyer before giving statements or signing documents.
Evidence to Preserve
Evidence includes photos of the scene and equipment, medical and burn records, incident and fire department reports, witness names, employer safety records, and any communications with the owner or utility. We send preservation letters early.
Utilities and Government Claims After an Electrocution in Los Angeles
Who owns the line or equipment decides the rules. Electricity in the City of Los Angeles is largely supplied by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, a city department, so a claim against it follows the government claim rules and its six-month deadline. Other parts of the county are served by private utilities, where the ordinary two-year deadline applies.
Electrical Hazards in Los Angeles: Utilities, Construction, and Rentals
Los Angeles has a large stock of older apartments and commercial buildings, constant construction, and an extensive overhead power grid. Electrocution claims arise from faulty or illegal wiring in a rental, unsafe work near energized lines, missing safety guards on equipment, and damaged or downed power lines. Workers hurt on the job are usually covered by workers’ compensation, but a separate claim against a negligent contractor, property owner, or equipment maker can add compensation that workers’ compensation does not pay.
Deadlines for Electrocution Claims
File a personal injury suit within two years (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). A wrongful death suit is also two years, from the date of death. If a public utility such as a city-owned electric department is involved, a government claim is due within six months (Government Code 911.2).
What an Electrocution Lawyer Costs
There is no upfront cost. We are paid only if the case is resolved in your favor.
Electrocution Cases Across Los Angeles County
We serve injured people throughout Los Angeles County and California.
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Talk to a Los Angeles Electrocution Lawyer
If electricity injured you or a family member, contact Feher Law or call (310) 340-1112.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $2.82M – Premises Liability – Foot Injury
- $2M – Trip & Fall – Brain & Back Injury
- $1.61M – Slip & Fall – Shoulder Injury
- $1.45M – Premises Liability
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: use our personal injury settlement calculator for a first range, or speak with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.
How Severity Shapes an Electrical Injury Recovery
Electrical injuries combine burns with nerve and heart effects, and the table below shows how values rise with severity.
| Case Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Catastrophic Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Burns / Shock | $25,000 – $150,000 | $200,000 – $500,000 |
| Severe Burns (3rd degree) | $250,000 – $2,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $15,000,000+ |
| Cardiac Damage | $500,000 – $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
| Neurological / Brain Damage | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $25,000,000+ |
| Amputation from Electrocution | $2,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $25,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $30,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
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Last reviewed by Thomas Feher, Esq. – October 2026
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Other Los Angeles Practice Areas
Feher Law also serves Los Angeles clients in these related practice areas:
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- Los Angeles Amputation Lawyer
- Los Angeles CRPS Lawyer
- Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
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For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.