Williford Law | Legal Representation for Electrical Shock, Burn, and Electrocution Accidents
One Surge. One Second. A Lifetime of Damage.
Electrical accidents are among the most violent and medically complex injuries a person can suffer. They often happen without warning, but almost always occur because someone failed to fix, maintain, or warn about a known electrical hazard.
At Williford Law, we represent individuals and families across Texas who suffered serious electrical shock injuries or lost loved ones to fatal electrocution. We take immediate legal action to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and demand full justice.
Common Causes of Electrocution and Electrical Injuries
| Cause | Common Locations |
| Exposed wiring / faulty outlets | Rental properties, offices, and hotels |
| Defective appliances/machines | Commercial job sites, industrial zones |
| Downed power lines | Residential neighborhoods, utility worksites |
| Unsafe use of electrical tools | Construction sites, apartment buildings, and public property |
| Renovations, roofing,and maintenance projects | Renovations, roofing, and maintenance projects |
| Wet conditions + electricity | Pools, bathrooms, kitchens, job sites |
| Failure to lockout/tagout equipment | Warehouses, factories, and construction zones |
We immediately investigate who owned or managed the equipment or property and whether any OSHA or building code violations occurred.
Serious Injuries Caused by Electrocution
Electrical injuries can affect every major body system. We represent clients suffering from:
- Cardiac arrest or arrhythmia
- Severe electrical burns (external and internal)
- Spinal cord damage or paralysis
- Neurological injury or brain trauma
- Muscle damage, tissue death, or amputation
- Respiratory distress or seizure
- Organ failure from an electric current
- Wrongful death due to high-voltage exposure
These injuries often result in lifelong impairment, disfigurement, or the need for multiple reconstructive surgeries. We build claims that account for every loss.
Who Can Be Held Liable for an Electrocution Injury?
| Responsible Party | Example of Negligence |
| General contractor/site manager | Knew of faulty wiring, failed to fix or warn |
| Employer (non-subscriber) | Failed to train workers or ignored lockout/tagout rules |
| Utility company/municipality | Exposed workers or subcontractors to known electrical hazards |
| Product manufacturer | Designed or sold unsafe electrical devices or tools |
| Utility company / municipality | Did not maintain or repair power lines or transformers |
We identify every potential defendant and every layer of insurance coverage to ensure maximum compensation.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
In electrocution and electric shock cases, we fight for:
- Emergency treatment, burn care, and skin graft surgery
- Neurological rehab and physical therapy
- Permanent disability or prosthetics
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement and loss of quality of life
- Lost income and reduced future earnings
- Mental anguish and PTSD
- Wrongful death damages for families
- Punitive damages for egregious safety violations
We work closely with burn specialists, neurologists, life care planners, and OSHA experts to present the full scope of your injuries.
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Focused on catastrophic injury, workplace liability, and wrongful death cases
- Deep understanding of electrical injury litigation, OSHA violations, and code compliance
- Access to expert engineers, forensic electricians, and medical authorities
- Trial-prepared from day one — we’re not here to settle cheap
- No upfront fees — we don’t get paid unless we win your case
You don’t need just a lawyer — you need a law firm ready to go to war for you. That’s who we are.
FAQs: Electrocution and Electric Shock Claims in Texas
Can I sue for electric shock if I was working at the time?
Yes — especially if your employer is a non-subscriber or if a third party (contractor, utility, property owner) caused the hazard.
What if I were injured in a rental unit or a public place?
Property owners must keep electrical systems safe. We often sue landlords, HOAs, and municipal entities for wiring and outlet failures.
Can a family sue for fatal electrocution?
Absolutely. Texas law allows surviving family members to file a wrongful death and survival action for fatal electrocution incidents.
What is the statute of limitations?
You typically have 2 years from the date of injury or death, but the evidence in electrocution cases (like power logs and equipment records) can disappear quickly — act fast.
