How to Preserve the Electrical Evidence
The wiring, equipment, or line that caused an electrical injury is the key evidence, and it can be repaired or replaced quickly. This checklist helps; your lawyer can take on most of it.
Identify the source
Note exactly what shocked you — the outlet, wiring, tool, appliance, or line — its location, and any make and model.
Ask that nothing be repaired or discarded
Request, ideally in writing, that the wiring, equipment, or product not be repaired, replaced, or thrown away — it is the evidence of what failed.
Preserve a defective product
If a tool or appliance shocked you, keep it exactly as it is — do not fix or return it, so an expert can examine it for a defect.
Photograph and keep records
Photograph the source and area safely, and keep any maintenance, permit, or complaint records you can access, and communications about it.
Get a lawyer to demand preservation fast
A lawyer can quickly demand the wiring, equipment, or line and the records be preserved and arrange an expert examination before anything changes.
The deadlines and rules depend on your state
The steps above apply wherever you were hurt. Filing deadlines, fault rules, and limits on damages differ by state — pick yours for what applies to electrocution injuries.
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This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different, and the law differs by state.