Electrocution Injury Lawyer in Maryland

Identifying Every Liable Party After a Serious Electrical Injury

Electrical injuries rarely have a single responsible party. A property owner may have ignored deteriorating wiring, a contractor may have bypassed safety protocols, and a manufacturer’s defective tool may have delivered the shock. At Wilson & Parlett, we’ve focused our practice on injury and disability cases since 1988, bringing more than 85 years of combined legal experience to claims where identifying who controlled the hazard is often central to seeking compensation. Most of our new cases come from client referrals, which says something about what that track record means to the people we’ve represented.

We represent electrocution injury victims throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC from our offices in Waldorf and Upper Marlboro, and we offer consultations in both English and Spanish.

Electrical injuries can leave victims facing surgeries, lost income, and permanent disability. Call Wilson & Parlett at (301) 231-1737 for a free, honest appraisal of your claim before evidence disappears.

Property Owners & Utility Companies as Liable Parties

Premises liability claims against property owners require showing they knew or should have known about a dangerous electrical condition and failed to act. Evidence of prior complaints, deferred repairs, or visible deterioration of wiring and outlets can establish that knowledge. Homeowner’s insurance typically covers these claims, but insurers investigate aggressively to limit what they pay.

Claims against utility companies involve a different set of standards. Pepco, which serves most of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County under Maryland Public Service Commission oversight, must maintain proper power line clearance distances and respond adequately when outages or downed lines are reported. When those obligations aren’t met, the company may bear legal responsibility for the resulting injuries.

Maryland Filing Deadlines & the Contributory Negligence Rule

Maryland’s general statute of limitations gives injury victims three years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury claim. Fatal electrocution cases carry the same three-year period measured from the date of death. Claims against government entities are a different matter: the Maryland Tort Claims Act and the Local Government Tort Claims Act impose shorter deadlines and mandatory notice periods, often within one year, that can cut off your rights well before three years pass.

Maryland also follows a contributory negligence standard. A plaintiff found even partially at fault for their own injury may be barred from any recovery at all. That’s a high-stakes rule, and it’s one reason the opposing side works hard early to shift blame. Electrical systems are frequently repaired or replaced immediately after an incident, which means wiring, equipment, and maintenance records can disappear quickly. Acting promptly can help preserve the evidence your case depends on. Lawsuits arising in Prince George’s County are generally filed in the Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro, where our attorneys have long-standing relationships with judges and the local legal community.

Start Your Electrocution Claim at No Upfront Cost

We handle cases on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. That arrangement removes the financial barrier to getting real legal counsel after a serious injury.

Call Wilson & Parlett at (301) 231-1737 or use the contact form on this site to schedule your free consultation. We can review the facts of your situation honestly and tell you whether your claim may be worth pursuing.