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Electric shock caused by electric fire may result in deafness and tinnitus: important to get a free hearing check...
I took delivery of a quartz electric fire from Focus DIY. After unwrapping it I plugged it in and switched on at the socket. I then bent down and turned the switch of the fire on. There was a flash and loud bang, and I was knocked backwards. My right hand took an electric shock and for a moment I didn't know what was what. My hand felt pins and needles and heavy as lead, and I was aching but had no burns. After a while I telephoned NHS direct, and was told that I had described a typical electric shock, and that the feeling might last for a few days but to go to hospital for a check up. I did go to hospital where I had checks on my blood pressure and an ECG. Fortunately all was OK, but they could see that I was worried and told me not to be alone for the night and to go back if I got pains up my arm or my chest.
You have a potential claim for injuries arising from an electric shock. Electric shock claims are notorious for causing latent damage ranging from tinnitus/deafness through to brain damage with symptoms often occurring weeks or months later.
A cursory check at the local A&E department is insufficient. We would suggest a hearing test and also keeping a diary of any other ill effects you might notice.
Contact us to arrange a free hearing test in your local area.
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