Drowning and near-drowning incidents can cause fatal or life-altering brain injuries in minutes, and children are especially at risk. When a pool owner or operator fails to take basic safety precautions, they may be held responsible.
Common Causes
- Missing or inadequate fencing and self-closing gates
- No lifeguard or inadequate supervision where required
- Defective drain covers and suction entrapment
- Slippery decks and broken ladders
- Unmarked depths leading to diving injuries
Potentially Responsible Parties
Homeowners, apartment complexes, hotels, community associations, gyms and municipal pools may all owe duties to swimmers. Manufacturers may also be responsible for defective pool equipment.
How We Can Help
We investigate the pool's safety features and compliance with applicable codes, and we pursue compensation for medical care, rehabilitation and long-term needs — or, in fatal cases, for the family's losses.