Pub Landlord gets Electric Shock from Fridge

What happens if I am injured by an electric shock?

Injuries of this type are all too common.  An injury which forces you to take 2 days off work could mean losing 2 days of wages.  If you are self-employed you may lose important contracts, leaving you even more out-of-pocket.

There may be other, more expensive and more heartbreaking expenses incurred.  For example, an electric shock could lead to minor or serious injury, and result in loss of function in the fingers, hands or other limbs.  It may seriously affect the quality of your life, and leave you in pain.

Can I claim compensation for an electric shock?

If you are injured as a result of a defective product or service, you may have a claim for compensation.  It is important to assess who is actually at fault. If the electric shock is caused by faulty electrical wiring installed by a substandard electrician, then the electrician has been negligent and is liable to pay you compensation for your injuries.

If you are injured as a result of a faulty appliance, such as an oven or fridge, you may have a claim against the manufacturer.

Both the manufacturer and the electrician should have insurance to pay for injuries caused by their negligence.  However, you will first need to make a claim against them, and prove the injury is their fault.

What should I do if I, or someone I love, has had an electric shock?

• You will need to assess who was at fault.  You should have the faulty appliance or wiring checked by an independent assessor who will make a detailed report on what is wrong.
• You will need to assess the extent of your injuries.  This includes calculating the financial, emotional and physical loss.  An injury will attract a basic amount of damages.  You will also be able to claim for your expenses, including travel costs to and from hospital, medical fees, and loss of earnings.  For this reason you should keep all receipts.
• If an injury is permanent you will need to assess what effect the injury is likely to have on the rest of your life, in particular what the ultimate financial effect will be.

This process can be complicated, but if you call us FREE at LEGAL REQUEST we can take the stress out of making a personal injury claim.  We offer NO WIN NO FEE agreements so you don’t pay a penny and you keep 100% of compensation awarded.