Electric Shock Burns to Hands, Feet, and Buttocks – $425,000 Settlement

$425,000 settlement – Mr. Neal”s client was pressure washing a dormitory at Claflin University at Spartanburg, SC when the power line arced and shocked him, sending him to the floor of the boom he was standing in. Mr. Neal and co-counsel sued the college, the general contractor, and the local electric company. The case was defended on multiple theories, including contributory negligence allegations online casino canada against the victim, who admitted he was aware of the shock hazard and was warned about it by the foreman before commencing the job. The victim made a full recovery except for some scarring on his hand, chest, and buttocks. A compromise settlement was reached with all parties after discovery was conducted in litigation and depositions of key personnel occured.