If someone who has received an electric shock does not have cardiac arrest right away and does not have severe burns, they are likely to survive. Infection is the most common cause of death in ...

The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

A voltage of 110 to 120, which is the most common supply in the U.S. for straighteners and curling irons, can be deadly, he ...

We all know what it’s like to touch a door handle or other metal object and receive a mild electric shock. Why do they happen? What causes them? This week's viewer question comes from Zivayi B.

JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) - We know a lot of you will be out on area lakes this summer. We’ve got an On Your Side Safety Check about electric shock drowning after a 15-year-old lost her life several years ...