Electrocution Lawyer in Fort Worth
Helping After Serious Electrical Injuries & Fatal Electrocutions
An electrical shock can cause severe burns, cardiac injury, nerve damage, brain injury, amputation, permanent disability, or death. We represent seriously injured people and eligible family members pursuing a wrongful death claim based on someone else’s negligence.
Electrical injury claims require a careful investigation into how the current reached the injured person and who controlled the property, equipment, wiring, or safety decisions. At Mizani Law Firm, we prepare every case as if it may go to trial, preserving technical evidence and documenting the incident’s medical consequences.
Call (214) 484-0609 for a free, 24/7 consultation about your electrical injury or loss.
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“I highly recommend The Mizani Law Firm! I was injured and needed legal help on short notice, and they interviewed me in person and thankfully stepped in to take my case. From start to finish, they were professional, compassionate, and truly fought for me.”- Linda H.
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$5,750,000 Construction Site Accident
Settlement for a client who fell from a roof on a construction job. There were no safety measures put in place at the time of the fall.
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$1,000,050 Injuries from an Assault
Settlement on behalf of an individual who suffered injuries as a result of an assault.
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$900,000 Defective Product
Wrongful-death case involving a defectively designed product.
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$850,000 Products Liability
Settlement on a products liability case.
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$555,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Unanimous trial verdict plus prejudgment interest in a motor vehicle lawsuit.
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$500,000 Motorcycle Accident
Wrongful-death case involving a motorcyclist who was struck by another vehicle.
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$487,737 Motor Vehicle Accident
Won on behalf of a client who sustained injuries to his lower back as a result of a rear-end collision.
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$475,000 Drunk Driving Accident
Settlement for a client who was injured as a result of a drunk driver.
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$450,000 Premises Liability
Client sustained injuries while being transported from the jet bridge onto an airplane.
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$350,000 Workplace Injury
Settlement for a client who was injured while at work.
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$320,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement for a client who was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped in traffic.
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$315,000 Commercial Vehicle Accident
Client sustained injuries after being struck by a commercial vehicle.
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$305,000 Injuries Resulting from an Uber Driver
Obtained for a client who was injured as a passenger in a Uber vehicle.
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$300,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement for a client who was injured in a motor vehicle collision.
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$300,000 Slip & Fall
Obtained for a client who injured her shoulder when she slipped and fell at a national chain restaurant.
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$250,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Client was injured when a vehicle crashed into the nail salon where the client worked.
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$240,000 Workplace Injury
Settlement for a client who was injured at a construction site when he made impact with a bulldozer.
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$210,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Client sustained injuries in a T-bone collision caused by a driver who failed to yield the right of way.
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$200,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Client sustained injuries in a motor vehicle collision for which the insurance company initially denied both liability and coverage.
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$200,000 Premises Liability
Settlement for a client that slipped and fell at a clothing store.
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$177,500 Trucking Accident
Proudly represented a military veteran who was rear-ended by a commercial truck while parked at a railroad crossing.
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$175,000 Premises Liability Injury
Settlement for client who fell as a result of uneven flooring when visiting an aquarium.
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$140,980 Motor Vehicle Accident
Fought on behalf of a client who was a back-seat passenger in a vehicle that was hit by another negligent party.
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$140,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Recovered for a client who was “t-boned” by another vehicle while crossing an intersection.
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$131,055 Motor Vehicle Accident
Obtained for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision.
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$120,000 Slip and Fall Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who slipped and fell at a restaurant.
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$101,000 Premises Liability Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who sustained injuries in a premises liability case.
Where Electrical Shock Injuries Happen in Fort Worth
In the Fort Worth area and across Texas, electrical incidents can occur on construction sites, in other workplaces, inside homes and apartments, on commercial property, or near power lines. The legal issues depend on what created the hazard and who controlled the property, equipment, or work being performed.
Potential sources of dangerous electrical current include:
- Construction and workplace hazards: Temporary power systems, exposed wiring, energized equipment, inadequate training, unsafe work practices, or contact with overhead power lines.
- Unsafe property conditions: Faulty wiring, inadequate maintenance, water near electrical systems, or hazards a property owner knew or should have discovered.
- Defective products: Faulty tools, machinery, appliances, components, or protective equipment that may raise product liability issues.
- Power-line hazards: Unmarked, poorly maintained, or improperly managed electrical lines near jobsites and other areas.
When electrical contact is fatal, eligible surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim under Texas law. Eligibility and liability depend on the circumstances of the incident. No matter the scenario or setting, a competent Fort Worth electrical injury attorney can work with the family to determine the best course of action.
Who May Be Responsible for an Electrical Injury?
Liability for an electrical injury in Fort Worth may extend beyond the person who directly caused the incident. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include property owners, employers, contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, product sellers, utility-related entities, or other businesses that created or controlled the hazard.
We may examine the scene, electrical systems, equipment condition, safety policies, training and inspection records, incident reports, photographs, witness accounts, medical records, and insurance information. Prompt evidence preservation is important because equipment may be repaired, a jobsite may change, records can disappear, and witnesses’ memories may fade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at (214) 484-0609 today!
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Eligible family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim for losses such as lost financial support, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses. These cases often involve urgent evidence preservation, since utility equipment, wiring, or damaged property connected to the incident may be repaired or removed quickly. We move fast to secure that evidence before it’s gone.
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Yes, and this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of electrical injuries. Electric current can disrupt heart rhythm, damage nerves and internal organs, and cause injuries that aren’t visible on the skin at all, sometimes with symptoms that don’t appear until days later. We work with cardiologists and neurologists, not just burn specialists, to document injuries that insurers often try to dismiss because there’s little visible evidence.
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Texas’s High Voltage Overhead Lines law generally requires anyone working within six feet of a high-voltage line to notify the utility at least 48 hours in advance so the line can be de-energized, relocated, or guarded. When a contractor, employer, or utility skips that process and someone is injured as a result, it can be strong evidence of negligence. We can pull work permits, notification records, and site safety plans early to determine whether this requirement was followed.
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In many cases, yes. Utility companies have a duty to properly maintain their lines and respond promptly to known hazards, and a failure to do so can support a negligence claim. Because utilities in the Fort Worth area, like Oncor, are private companies rather than government entities, these claims generally follow standard negligence rules rather than the shorter notice deadlines that apply to government claims. In these cases, we can investigate maintenance records and prior outage or damage reports to determine whether the utility knew, or should have known, about the hazard.
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