Brooklyn Electrocution Accident Lawyer

Brooklyn Electrocution Accident Attorneys: Standing By Your Side After a Shock Injury

An electric shock can cause serious injury, affect your heart, or lead to lasting nerve problems. Medical bills can add up quickly, and returning to work might take time. A Brooklyn electrocution accident lawyer at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss can start building your claim while you focus on treatment.

Adam D. Cahn, a partner and Brooklyn construction accident lawyer, has recovered more than $700 million for injured clients through verdicts, settlements, and mediations. He was also inducted into the New York Law Journal’s Verdicts Hall of Fame. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. 

That record tells us how to document a shock injury and pursue every party who bears responsibility, whether a contractor, a property owner, or a utility company. Reach out today to talk through what happened.

Electrical Accidents We Handle Across Brooklyn Job Sites and Buildings

Electrocution injuries in Brooklyn happen in more places than a job site. We build claims for people shocked by:

• Exposed wiring or live electrical panels on construction sites
• Downed or sagging power lines after storms or utility work
• Faulty Con Edison equipment, transformers, or manholes
• Defective appliances, tools, or extension cords
• Electrified subway tracks or elevator equipment
• Improperly grounded scaffolding or metal ladders near power sources

Whoever caused the exposure, whether a contractor, a landlord, a utility company, or a manufacturer, our shock injury attorneys investigate the wiring, the equipment, and the maintenance records to find out why the site wasn’t safe.

What an Electrocution Injury Costs You and Who May Be Responsible?

Electric current does more damage than the burn you can see. A shock that looks minor on the skin can still stop your heart, damage nerves, or trigger seizures years later. How do you cover months of cardiac monitoring or a lost career while you’re still recovering?

If you were shocked while working on a Brooklyn construction site, New York’s Scaffold Law, Labor Law § 240, places strict liability on the property owner and contractor when workers aren’t protected from elevation-related hazards. That can include a fall caused by an electric shock while on a ladder or scaffold.

Electrical-shock injuries are not automatically covered by this law — courts look closely at whether the shock caused a fall or other height-related harm. Many shock injuries are instead handled under a different rule, Labor Law § 241(6), or under general negligence law.

Outside a job site, a property owner, contractor, or utility company that failed to maintain safe wiring or equipment can still be held liable under ordinary negligence law. Either way, you could be looking at years of medical care and lost income, and the responsible party rarely volunteers to pay for it.

How a Brooklyn Electrocution Accident Lawyer at Our Firm Builds Your Case?

When you hire Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, our team moves fast to preserve vital evidence before a contractor or utility company can alter the scene or repair equipment. Having spent his early career defending insurance companies in construction and premises liability cases, partner Matthew Sakkas understands firsthand how insurers analyze electrocution claims and seek to minimize payout offers from day one.

We build a comprehensive medical evidence chain alongside leading cardiologists, neurologists, and life-care planners so the full financial, physical, and long-term impact of a severe shock injury is thoroughly documented. Partner Adam D. Cahn uses this preparation to hold negligent parties accountable, having recovered over $700 million for injured clients, including a $19.5 million medical malpractice verdict and a $9 million verdict for a client with a traumatic brain injury.

While prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, this strategic approach and trial-tested preparation drive every step of how we build and present your electrocution injury case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a Brooklyn electrocution accident lawyer?

We work on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover money for you. Free consultations are available. 

What should I do immediately after an electrical shock at work?

Get medical care right away, even if the shock feels minor, since cardiac and nerve damage can take hours to show symptoms. If possible, have someone photograph the wiring or equipment before it’s repaired or moved, and report the incident to your employer or the property owner in writing. Keep any burned clothing or damaged tools as evidence.

Can I get workers’ compensation and still sue for my electrocution injury?

Often, yes. Workers’ compensation covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages regardless of fault, but it does not pay for pain and suffering.

If a contractor, property owner, or someone other than your direct employer contributed to the unsafe condition, Labor Law § 240 may let you pursue a separate claim against them on top of your workers’ compensation benefits.

How long do I have to file an electrocution injury lawsuit in New York?

Under CPLR § 214(5), you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Brooklyn, New York. That three-year window can be shorter or longer in some situations — for example, if you were under 18 when you were hurt, or if a government agency is involved. If the electrocution was fatal, New York’s wrongful death law gives the family two years from the date of death instead. 

What compensation can I recover after a severe electrical shock?

Compensation can include medical bills, future care costs, lost income, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. In wrongful death cases, families may also recover funeral expenses and lost financial support. The right amount depends on the severity of the shock, the length of your recovery, and how clearly we can show who was responsible.

Talk to a Brooklyn Electrocution Accident Lawyer About Your Shock Injury

Every week you wait is a week evidence can disappear and deadlines get closer. A Brooklyn electrocution accident lawyer at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss can review what happened, explain your options, and tell you honestly what your case may be worth. We work on a contingency fee, so you owe nothing unless we win.

Contact us today for a free consultation.

Attorneys

Matthew Sakkas Esq.

Partner

Adam D. Cahn Esq.

Managing Partner

Mitchel E. Weiss Esq.

Associate Attorney