Worker Electrocuted In East Dundee Accident At Car Dealership
Personal Injury - November 23, 2024
Investigation Underway After Male Worker Seriously Injured In Electrocution Accident At East Dundee Car Dealership
EAST DUNDEE, ILLINOIS (November 22, 2024) – A man was critically injured in an East Dundee accident after being electrocuted at a car dealership on South Dundee Avenue.
Kane County officials are saying that the incident took place around 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday. A subcontractor in his 30s was working at the car dealership.
He was handling some type of electric panel when he was electrocuted. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
He was transported to Advocate Sherman Hospital in order to receive care for critical injuries. A full investigation into the East Dundee electrocution remains ongoing.
Liability For Kane County Electrocution Accidents
Electrocutions remain a major cause of serious injury and death for workers. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Electrocution was the fifth-leading cause of death in the workplace by the end of the 1970s; there were approximately 600 electrocutions annually at the time, accounting for about 8% of all workplace fatalities.” There are a number of steps that employers should take in order to prevent electrocutions.
- Employers should implement electrical safety programs.
- Employers should properly maintain all of their equipment.
- Employers should provide their workers with personal protective equipment, including rubber boots and insulated gloves.
- Employers should establish clear emergency protocols in the event of an electrical accident.
Any person that is injured in a work setting may have legal recourse through a worker’s compensation claim. Worker’s compensation in Illinois is based off of a no-fault insurance scheme. There is no need for an injured worker to show that one party or another contributed to their accident. It is available to all workers, regardless of fault. An injured worker may also be able to seek some measure of justice through a third-party liability claim.
There are numerous sources of third-party liability for any electrocution accident. Many electricians work as subcontractors for various businesses. If a property owner failed to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Many electrical hazards are preventable and the result of unsafe working conditions. It is important that certain steps are taken after any worker is injured on the job.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- The incident should be reported to OSHA.
Electrocutions are often highly preventable. They tend to happen when workers are operating in an unsafe environment. It is crucial that the source of the safety lapses is properly understood. It is also important that workers understand that they do have rights. They are able to seek some measure of accountability and aid through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Kane County Electrocutions
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the worker injured in this East Dundee electrocution. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an East Dundee electrocution? We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
