The four elements of negligence that must be established for a successful personal injury lawsuit are:
The defendant had a legal duty to safeguard the plaintiff from harm
The defendant breached that duty
The plaintiff was injured as a direct result of that breach
The injury resulted in both economic and non-economic damages to the plaintiff
Electrocution injuries are most common in the workplace. When you are injured on the job, the elements of negligence do not need to be established. Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” insurance. This means that you can file for benefits even if your actions played a role in your accident. During your initial free case review, we will discuss all of your legal options to help ensure you are taking the most viable path toward recovery.