Electrocution Your Neighbors. Your Advocates.

Electrocution Lawyers in Pasadena

Name: SJ Injury Attorneys
Address: 6021 Fairmont Pkwy, Suite 140, Pasadena, TX, 77505
Telephone: (936) 297-7972

Firsthand Plant-Floor & Medical Experience for Serious Electrical Injuries

An electrical incident can cause severe burns, cardiac complications, nerve damage, internal injuries, or trauma from a fall. Electrocution refers to fatal electrical exposure, but a nonfatal electric shock can also result in permanent disability and extensive medical care. We investigate what happened, who controlled the worksite or equipment, and whether negligence or a defective product contributed to the injury. Depending on the facts, responsibility may extend to a contractor, property owner, maintenance company, equipment manufacturer, utility, or another party.

Call (936) 297-7972 for a free consultation with our electrical injury lawyers. We can review what happened and clearly explain the potential legal paths.

How Plant-Floor & Nursing Experience Shapes Our Investigation

Founding attorney Christopher Soileau worked as a registered nurse before law school. Founding attorney Kevin Johnson worked as a chemical plant operator and served as an elected union business manager. Their medical, industrial, and labor backgrounds inform how we evaluate safety failures, treatment records, and the effects of an injury on a worker’s livelihood. We can also draw on medical, accident reconstruction, and workplace safety professionals to examine the incident from both worksite and medical perspectives.

Pasadena Chemical Plant Case Experience

Our industrial injury experience includes securing an $11 million settlement for a client who suffered severe injuries while working at a Pasadena chemical plant. That result wasn’t an electrocution case, and past results can’t predict another claim’s outcome. It does show our experience developing high-stakes claims involving severe injuries in industrial workplaces.

Electrical Hazards at Plants, Refineries, & Construction Sites

A worker may be injured by direct electrical contact, an arc flash, or secondary trauma such as falling from scaffolding after touching an energized system. These incidents can occur during construction, maintenance, manufacturing, turnaround work, and utility-related operations.

Conditions that may require a workplace safety investigation include:

Power-line contact: Contact with overhead or buried electrical lines.
Exposed electrical sources: Damaged cords, temporary wiring, exposed conductors, or defective tools.
Grounding failures: Missing ground-fault protection or an interrupted path to ground.
Energized equipment: Inadequate lockout/tagout procedures for isolating hazardous energy before service or maintenance.
Arc flash: A sudden electrical discharge that can produce intense heat, electrical burns, and blast-related injuries.

How Employment & Insurance Affect a Texas Claim

The available legal path depends partly on the worker’s employment relationship and the employer’s insurance status. Most private Texas employers aren’t required to carry workers’ compensation coverage. When an employer is a non-subscriber, an injured employee may have different options for pursuing a negligence claim.

Workers’ compensation benefits don’t necessarily prevent an injured employee or legal beneficiary from pursuing damages against a separate company that contributed to the incident. Before identifying the available claims, we examine the roles of the general contractor, subcontractors, property owner, equipment manufacturer, maintenance provider, utility, and other parties involved.

Evidence to Preserve After an Electrical Shock

After immediate medical needs have been addressed, preserving available evidence can help establish the equipment’s condition, the work being performed, and who directed or controlled that work. When it’s safe and lawful, don’t discard damaged equipment or alter the scene.

Relevant records and physical evidence may include:

Incident reports, photographs, video, and witness names.
Training materials, safety communications, and job instructions.
Inspection, maintenance, and lockout/tagout records.
Damaged tools, cords, protective equipment, or machinery.
Medical records, wage information, and documentation of work restrictions.

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case results

Our Neighbors. Their Outcomes.

$11,000,000 Chemical Plant Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained severe injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$10,000,000 Shoulder, Neck & Back Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained shoulder, neck, and lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$5,000,000 Lower Back Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$3,500,000 Back and Leg Injuries

Recovered for three patrons of a McAllen restaurant who were struck by a car. Injuries ranged from a broken leg to soft tissue low back injuries which required surgery
$3,000,000 Fatal Rear-End Collision

Recovered in a wrongful death case. The client’s spouse was tragically killed in a rear-end accident on Highway 146 in Seabrook, TX
$2,000,000 Catastrophic Hand Injury

Settlement for a client who sustained a degloving injury of his left hand while working at a machine shop in Houston, Texas
$1,400,000 18-wheeler Collision

Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on Highway 225 in Pasadena, Texas. The client sustained low back injuries which required low back surgery
$1,400,000 Serious Back Injury

Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on Highway 225 in Pasadena, Texas. The client suffered lower back injuries requiring surgery
$1,200,000 Neck Injury

Recovered for a client who sustained injuries at a refinery when debris fell on his head. The client’s injuries required neck surgery.
$964,000 Neck and Soft Tissue Injuries

Recovered for clients who were rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 near Channelview, TX. One client suffered neck injuries that required surgery and the passenger sustained soft tissue injuries.
$865,000 Slip and Fall Injury

After a three-day trial, a judge awarded $865,000 to our client. Our client suffered multiple fractures to her leg as a result of a slip and fall at work.
$800,000 Leg Fractures Injury

Injured worker from Spring, Texas suffered multiple fractures to her leg. After a three day trial the judge awarded her $800,000. Attorney fees and expenses were $340,000.
$750,000 Back and Neck Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a box truck on U.S. Hwy. 59 in Houston, Texas. Client required a series of three epidural steroid injections to his lower back and neck.
$685,000 Back and Soft Tissue Injuries

Recovered for clients who were struck by an 18-wheeler when the truck driver made a wide right turn. One client required microdiscectomy surgery and the other sustained soft tissue injuries.
$565,000 Herniated Disc Injury

18-wheeler ran a stop sign and struck my client's vehicle at a low rate of speed. The client aggravated a prior neck injury and suffered a herniated disc in her low back, which required surgery. The case was settled for $565,000.
$550,000 Falling Debris Injury

$550K recovered for a worker who was injured at a refinery after tools and debris fell on him from a 30-foot platform.
$500,000 Lower Back Injury

Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a pickup truck in Baytown, Texas. The client required minor back surgery.
$485,000 Neck and Spine Injury

Recovered for a client who was “T-boned” after a company pick-up truck ran a red light on Spencer Highway in Pasadena, Texas. The client sustained neck injuries that required surgery.
$400,000 Pipeline Explosion Injury

Recovered for a client injured when a pipeline exploded in Robertson County, Texas. The client required rotator cuff surgery.
$355,000 Cervical Disc Injury

Client was rear-ended on a Houston freeway causing herniated disc in his neck. We forced the insurance company to pay $355,000.
$350,000 Workplace Fall Injury

Recovered for a warehouse worker who fell from a 10-foot platform. The employee suffered multiple facial fractures.
$240,000 Herniated Disc Injury

Client was rear-ended by a company pickup truck. She sustained a herniated disc to her low back which will require surgery. Client declined surgery and the case settled for $240,000. After attorney fees and expenses the client received $120,000.
$195,000 Herniated Lower Back Disc Injury

Successfully negotiated a $195,000 settlement on behalf of a young man rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on IH 45. Client sustained a herniated disc to his low back which required surgery.
$175,000 Herniated Disc Injury

A client’s vehicle was struck in the rear by an 18 wheeler on I-10 in Houston, Texas. The client suffered herniated discs to his neck but refused surgery. The case settled for $175,000.
Confidential Soft Tissue Injuries

Personal injury client struck cargo dropped from a semi-truck forcing the client's vehicle into another vehicle. Client sustained soft tissue injuries.

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Clear Communication & Practical Support During Your Claim

We give clients honest answers about the strengths, challenges, and next steps in their claims, along with regular updates about what’s happening. Multiple staff members are fluent in Spanish, and Spanish-language consultations and resources are available. If you can’t afford treatment, we may be able to connect you with providers willing to offer care on a lien basis while the claim is pending. A medical lien generally allows the provider to seek payment from a later settlement or verdict instead of requiring payment upfront.

Financial & Personal Losses After an Electrical Incident

Depending on Texas law and the available evidence, recoverable losses may include:

Medical needs: Treatment, rehabilitation, and future care.
Financial harm: Lost income and reduced earning capacity.
Personal effects: Physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, and disability.

After a fatal electrocution, eligible surviving family members may also have claims for losses caused by the death. The available damages depend on the medical course, employment facts, responsible parties, insurance or workers’ compensation status, and the long-term effect on the household. If an insurer won’t make a fair offer, we have the resources to litigate rather than automatically accept an inadequate settlement.

Emergency Treatment Comes Before the Legal Investigation

Anyone exposed to an electrical current should seek prompt medical evaluation, even when the visible injury appears limited. Electrical burns and other complications may extend beyond the skin, and medical professionals should determine the appropriate examination and follow-up care.

Once immediate treatment is underway, the legal evaluation can address the full medical course, work restrictions, future care, lost income, and effects on the worker’s household. Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards may help explain relevant hazards or safety duties, but a violation alone doesn’t establish every element of a private injury claim.

Get a Clear Assessment of Your Legal Options

Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation about an electrocution, electrical shock, or related workplace injury. We can discuss the employer’s coverage, possible third-party responsibility, medical treatment, and evidence that may need to be preserved. We work on a contingency-fee basis, so there’s no upfront attorney fee. We collect fees as a percentage of a settlement or verdict only if we obtain a recovery for you.

Call (936) 297-7972 to request an individualized review from SJ Injury Attorneys.

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More Than Just Attorneys

Meet the Team Behind Every Case

From intake to trial, every person on this team plays a part in getting you the outcome you deserve.

Behind every case file is a full team working on your behalf: case managers, paralegals, and support staff who answer your calls, track down your records, and keep you in the loop every step of the way. We built this firm to feel less like a law office and more like a neighbor you can count on. That starts with hiring people who care, and it shows in how we treat every client who walks through our door.

meet with our team

Treated me like family. Highly recommend the folks.
“This place took my case and provided me with guidance from A to Z about what I needed to do and how I was to get the appropriate medical treatment necessary to get better. Very friendly and professional staff.”

- Cody B.
Mr. Soileau was able to obtain a substantial settlement and negotiate my medical bills
“Mr. Soileau represented me in a car accident that occurred in November 2014 where I suffered a herniated disc to my neck requiring surgery. After surgery the medical bills were piling up which caused me quite a bit of stress worrying about how all of the medical bills were going to get paid. As my case was complicated and took almost 2 years to work through, Mr. Soileau and his staff were very understanding of my situation throughout the whole ordeal. They took the time to answer my questions, assist with getting the appropriate medical care and kept me in the loop throughout the process. The outcome was much better than I expected. I highly recommend Mr. Soileau and will refer my family and friends if they ever find themselves in need of his services.”

- J.N.
What a great experience!!! I could not speak more highly of Chris Soileau.
“Right from the beginning, we felt like we had a champion in our corner. His entire staff was great to work with, and Chris never stopped fighting for us. He made the entire process a breeze to work through, and when he took on the responsibility of dealing with the doctor's bill and insurance it freed my wife and I up to concentrate on our healing process. Thanks, Chris Soileau for doing such a fantastic job. The big check at the end was pretty nice too!”

- Joey J.
Thank you thank you thank you! You changed my life.
“Chris and his wife have handled several accidents for me throughout the years. The staff is always so nice to me. My last case they got me a $38,000 settlement. Picked up my check today.”

- Past Client
They took it to court and fought for me. Would highly recommend!!
“Awesome Law firm!! Brenda was amazing in helping manage my case and if for some reason she wasn't available, Chris or Dawn was immediately there to help me. I see some complaints on here about not returning phone calls? I never had an issue. Sometimes I would have to leave a message, but they always got back to me with updates. My case took a while but totally worth the wait because they never just took whatever was offered.”

- Amy G.
Great result after my accident with a dump truck.
“It was a longer process than I expected but worked out great in the end. Thanks again!”

- Past Client
Mr. Soileau was unfazed by the trucking company’s denials.
“I was hit by an 18 Wheeler driving through an intersection and the truck driver denied running the red light. There were no witnesses and we had no way to pay for medical bills. He immediately filed suit and settled our case for a substantial amount of money.”

- A.Z.
They are committed to going above and beyond.
“The attorneys at SJ Injury Attorneys understand that their reputation is built on the trust they earn from their clients. They approach every case with genuine care, attention, and a dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for each client.”

- Renee H.
Very professional and quick results.
“Thanks to attorney Skylar who handled my case. I love this firm.”

- Past Client

Serious Injuries
Require Serious Attorneys

Pasadena Office
6021 Fairmont Pkwy
Suite 140
Pasadena, TX 77505
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