Burleson Electrocution Accident Attorneys for Victims

Board-Certified Injury Trial Attorney. $1.8M Construction Accident Settlement.

Electrocution is one of OSHA’s Fatal Four, the leading causes of construction worker deaths in the United States. The injuries it leaves behind are severe, often permanent, and rarely visible in full at the scene. If you or someone you love was electrocuted in Burleson, Johnson County, or Greater Fort Worth, possibly while working on a construction site or in another industrial setting, the legal path forward matters as much as the medical one.

Electricity passes through the entire body, which means internal damage to organs, nerves, and cardiac tissue can be severe even when external injuries appear limited. Victims are often unaware of the full extent of their injuries immediately after the accident. And under Texas law, you may have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim. Waiting can affect your ability to recover.

Coontz Cochran has represented personal injury clients in Burleson and Johnson County since 1990. Attorney Greg Coontz has been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law since 1993, a credential held by roughly one in ten Texas lawyers. Our firm has secured a $1,800,000 settlement in a construction accident case and is prepared to take on well-funded insurance companies and corporate defendants on behalf of electrocution victims throughout the region.

Call a Burleson electrocution accident lawyer at Coontz Cochran today at (888) 858-0536 for a free consultation.

The Consequences of Electrocution Are Rarely Limited to What You Can See

Compared to how quickly an electrocution accident begins and ends, the damage it causes can be staggering. Because electrical current courses through the entire body, a comprehensive exam is necessary to check for harm to every system. Internal damage to organs, nerves, and cardiac tissue may not be apparent from external inspection alone.

Common injuries resulting from electrocution:

• Third-degree burns
• Soft tissue destruction
• Brain damage
• Internal organ failure
• Paralysis
• Cardiac complications

Electrocution from a high-voltage source can cause immediate death. When that happens, surviving family members may have the right to file a wrongful death claim.

Construction Site Electrical Hazards & Who Can Be Held Responsible

Electrocution accidents on construction and industrial sites typically arise from a handful of recurring hazard scenarios. Recognizing those scenarios matters because legal responsibility, in many cases, extends well beyond the direct employer.

Common Electrical Hazard Scenarios

Three situations account for a significant share of construction site electrocutions: contact with overhead power lines by crane operators or workers on scaffolding and ladders; contact with live transformers or unprotected wires left without adequate warning; and exposure to faulty, defective, or improperly repaired electrical tools and equipment.

Workers’ Compensation & Third-Party Civil Claims

Texas law may allow injured workers to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for lost wages and medical costs. In some circumstances, a separate civil lawsuit against a negligent third party may also be available, independent of any workers’ compensation claim. Texas employers who don’t carry workers’ compensation insurance lose certain liability defenses, including contributory negligence and assumption of the risk, which can significantly affect how an electrocution claim is approached.

Parties Who May Be Held Liable

Potentially liable parties in a construction site electrocution may include the general contractor, one or more subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and utilities. Liability isn’t limited to the direct employer, and identifying all responsible parties can significantly affect the compensation available to the injured worker or the victim’s family.

Why Initial Settlement Offers Rarely Cover What You Actually Need

Upfront settlement offers from insurance companies representing the liable party typically don’t account for the full scope of long-term recovery. Before any settlement should be considered, you need to know your maximum medical improvement (MMI), the point at which a treating physician determines your condition has stabilized and no further significant improvement from treatment is expected. Settling before you reach MMI can mean accepting compensation that may fall well short of your actual future costs.

As you work toward MMI, medical bills continue to accumulate and rehabilitation can stretch over years. Our Burleson personal injury attorneys calculate the full cost of recovery and advocate for that amount, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, physical pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.

If you were electrocuted by a faulty power system, exposed wire, a defective product, or any other instance of someone else’s negligence, begin exploring your legal options by calling a Burleson electrocution accident attorney at (888) 858-0536 now.

Why Burleson Electrocution Victims Choose Coontz Cochran

Working with a Burleson electrocution accident lawyer means working with attorneys who know Johnson County courts and have spent decades building personal injury cases here, not attorneys assigned from a regional office network. Attorney Greg Coontz grew up in Burleson, attended Burleson High School, and returned after law school at Baylor University to open his practice here in 1990. That hometown investment shapes how we approach every case.

Credentials & Case Results

Attorney Coontz has held Board Certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law since 1993. Our firm holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized in Texas Super Lawyers, which selects only the top 5 percent of attorneys in the state. We bring more than 50 years of combined legal experience to every case, and our track record includes a $1,800,000 settlement in a construction accident case alongside multiple other seven-figure and six-figure recoveries.

How We Work With Clients

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. There’s no upfront cost, and we collect no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Clients consistently report in reviews that we keep them informed throughout the process and are easy to reach when questions come up. That responsiveness isn’t an accident. It’s a commitment we make from day one.

Ready to discuss your case? Contact the Coontz Cochran team at (888) 858-0536 to schedule your free consultation with a Burleson electrocution accident attorney today. There’s no cost to meet with us and no obligation to move forward.