Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer after a Pool Injury
According to the CDC, the decade between 2005 and 2014 saw an average of ten drowning deaths per day. Not all of these deaths occur in swimming pools, but these largely unsupervised swimming areas are the scene of many fatal accidents. Fatal accidents, though more common than they should be, are less common that pool-related injuries. You may think no one is liable for your poolside injury, but a personal injury lawyer will tell you otherwise. State and federal laws dictate that pool owners must limit the chances of injury to their guests. If you or someone you know injured themselves at a pool because of owner negligence, you should talk to a personal injury lawyer.
Common Injuries
Injuries occur in swimming pools on a regular basis because the conditions are dangerous even in the best scenarios. Children are the most at-risk of all age groups. Many children do not know how to swim or are not strong swimmers. They are also the most likely to run around the edges of the pool and slip on the wet surface. Slipping can cause fractures or contusions. Kids can also get body parts trapped in drainage systems. Diving into a shallow pool can also cause concussions and serious brain injury. Unsanitary water can make kids and adults sick. If you or someone you love has suffered one of these injuries, you need to speak to a personal injury lawyer.
Liability for Pool Injuries
If you get injured while legally visiting a public pool, then you are not liable for the injuries you suffer due to poor signage and dangerous conditions. An owner must repair all damage and indicate places where the pool might harm guests. Owners of private pools also must warn guests of malfunctions or other dangerous issues with the pool. An owner of a private pool must also make the pool safe for children. If someone invited you to their pool, whether public or private, they are liable for any injuries incurred due to poor maintenance. A personal injury lawyer can help you determine who is at fault and for what reasons.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer Today
A personal injury lawyer at Tolbert Beadle can help you build your case and determine who is liable for your injuries. If you or someone you love injured themselves at a pool, don’t stand by and do nothing. Get compensated for the pain and loss of work by contacting Tolbert Beadle today.
