I have a question on employment law do to a incident at work

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So I’ve never done anything like this or have dealt with lawyers or anything but everyone tells me I should talk to one do to what happened to me I was on a jobsite outside of Redding CA for my company but we were working on a PGE site, the company I worked for we built and service transformers in substations and we deal with and a lot of high voltage but to the incident we were at hydro dam and we were testing the transformer with 10k volts and I was the guy that switches leads when needed and while we’re testing I’m supposed to have a dead man switch in my hand to were if I get shocked it kills the test well I didn’t my Forman had it clamp on his table and not in my hand and I was electrocuted with 10k volts I’m alive yes and as far as I know nothing wrong with me but I quit my job the next I gave a two weeks due to me never wanting to deal with electricity again so like I said idk if this anything worth to do or not but figure I’d give it a shot thankyou

Neil Pedersen · Answer

Because you were injured on the job, you should consider speaking with a Workers Compensation attorney to address any medical costs and your pain and possible future effects on your body from the incident.  You can also report the safety violation to OSHA if you wish to do so to prevent future accidents of this sort, although that approach will not give you any financial benefit - just the peace of mind that you may be preventing others from facing the same fate.  Good luck to you.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

Your situation sounds very serious, and you're right to consider seeking legal advice. Being electrocuted with 10,000 volts due to improper safety protocols is an extremely dangerous incident that could have been fatal. 
 
The fact that your foreman clamped down the dead man switch, which should have been in your hand, represents a clear violation of safety procedures. This kind of workplace negligence typically falls under both OSHA regulations and California labor laws, which have strict requirements for high-voltage work safety protocols. 
 
Even though you feel physically okay now, electrical injuries can sometimes have delayed effects that aren't immediately apparent. You should consider getting a medical evaluation to document any potential injuries, and it would be wise to speak with an employment lawyer who handles workplace injury cases. Many offer free initial consultations where they can evaluate your case and explain your options. The California State Bar can provide referrals to qualified attorneys in your area.

Q: I have a question on employment law do to a incident at work