Accident Attorneys; Drowning Due to Pool Accidents
Nearly everyone enjoys swimming, especially in the hot summer months. Relaxing by the pool, lake or ocean is a favorite activity of Californians. What people may not realize is that drowning due to pool accidents is the number one cause of death for children under 14 years old. If you or someone you know is a victim of a drowning or pool accident you may want to contact an accident attorney right away to get a free case evaluation and help you protect your family’s financial well-being.
California has one of the highest numbers of swimming pools, both private and public in the United States. According to the CDC, there are over 3,000 drowning accidents in the United States every year and nearly four times that in nonfatal drownings. A nonfatal drowning is the result of a submersion that does not cause death but rather causes permanent brain damage to the victim, which may not be immediately apparent. The number one cause of drowning is unsupervised children; sadly most of these cases occur under the supervision of a family member or friend.
The danger of a drowning greatly increases when a hot tub or diving board is being used. Children playing around a swimming pool or other bodies of water without adequate supervision or barriers are the number one drowning victim in the United States. It is possible and quite common for infants to drown in the bathtub, buckets or toilets when they are not properly supervised or when there is inadequate safety equipment in place. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a pool accident, an accident attorney can review the details of your case, gather evidence and advise you on your next course of action.
Most often a pool accident lawsuit will involve premises liability law, which is the owner’s duty and responsibility to protect guests and visitors from dangerous situations. However personal injury and negligence are often associated with pool accidents ordrowning. An accident attorney may be able to assist you with:
A child that drowned in an unsupervised setting
A child that drowned in a pool without proper safety barriers
Head injuries, traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries involving a pool accident
Drownings that result from boating accidents
Jet ski accidents of all types
Accidents that occur on a Ferry Boat
An accident or injury that was caused by a swimming pool drain
An accident that occurred while diving into a swimming pool
Accidents that occur on a rented boat
Accidents that occur on a tourist boat or sightseeing boat
Kayaking accidents (or canoes)
A drowning at a beach
A drowning in a hotel pool
Injuries and accidents that occur at a spa
Speak to an accident attorney to get your questions answered regarding drowning and pool related accidents. They can provide the help you need should you decide to pursue a personal injury claim.
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