Posted on: May 5th, 2022 by Jeffrey Feldman No Comments
Electric shock heart damage is a very serious and potentially deadly injury that requires immediate medical attention. The most common types of damage to heart are irregular heart rhythms (which are called arrhythmias) and myocardial injuries such as heart attacks and cardiac arrest. If you or a loved one has suffered heart damage from an […]
Posted on: April 14th, 2022 by Jeffrey Feldman No Comments
Nerve damage from electric shock is a serious injury. It can interfere with activities such as breathing and heart function. It can affect a person’s ability to walk. It can prevent the brain from processing pain signals from the body. Symptoms often include numbness and tingling sensations. If you or a loved one has suffered […]
Posted on: March 24th, 2022 by Jeffrey Feldman No Comments
The four main types of electrical injuries are: (1) electrocution that causes death or serious injury; (2) electric shock injury; (3) burns (which can be both disabling and disfiguring); and (4) trauma to the brain resulting in neurologic consequences such as memory loss and difficulty performing normal tasks. If you have been injured by or […]
Posted on: February 28th, 2022 by Jeffrey Feldman No Comments
Muscle pain after electric shock results from the muscle contracting in response to an electrical current passing through the body. It may also be caused by electricity-related burns and tissue damage. The pain and severity of injury will depend mostly on the power of the electrical current and the duration of exposure to electric shock. […]
Posted on: February 8th, 2022 by Jeffrey Feldman No Comments
The dangers of electricity on the body can result in electrocution and electric shock injuries. Victims may suffer electrical trauma that includes cardiac arrest, burns, organ, tissue and nerve damage, brain injuries, cognitive dysfunction and even death. If you have been injured by or if you have lost a loved one to an electrocution accident, […]
Posted on: December 14th, 2021 by Jeffrey Feldman No Comments
The most common electric blanket dangers that people need to be aware of are from fires and burn injuries. Research also shows that extended use of an electrical blanket can cause heatstroke. People with certain medical conditions should also be careful. To stay safe, never sleep with one on or use one that is old […]
Posted on: November 3rd, 2021 by Jeffrey Feldman No Comments
Follow these important safety tips if there is a downed power line on your car. First, always treat the wire as if it is live and extremely dangerous. Second, remain inside your vehicle until utility workers have assured you it is safe to exit. Third, if you must evacuate your vehicle, follow the leap and […]