Electrocution on the Job: Who Is Liable Beyond Your Employer?
Electrical accidents kill and maim construction workers every year in New York — and nearly every one traces back to a rule that was written in blood: de-energize the circuit, lock it out, keep clearance from the lines. When those rules are broken, liability reaches far beyond your employer.
The Usual Defendants
- The property owner and general contractor — responsible for site-wide safety under Labor Law 200 and 241(6)
- The electrical subcontractor — who left the circuit live or the panel exposed
- Equipment makers and rental companies — for defective tools and ungrounded gear
- Utilities — where marked clearances and de-energizing duties were ignored
The Industrial Code Advantage
New York’s Industrial Code contains specific electrical rules — guarding live parts, lockout/tagout, GFCI protection, minimum distances from power lines. A concrete violation that caused your injury converts a negligence argument into a strong 241(6) claim.
You cannot sue your employer — but on an electrocution case, your employer is rarely the only company that broke the rules.
Document the Invisible Injury
Electrical injuries hide: nerve damage, cardiac rhythm problems, cognitive changes. See a specialist, keep every record, and report every symptom. Our electrocution lawyers NYC team pairs the medical proof with the code violations to hold every responsible party accountable.
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