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Swimming Pool Accidents
A Swimming Pool Accident CALLS FOR AN AGGRESSIVE ATTORNEY
Swimming pools are like magnets for children, especially on hot South Carolina days. Unfortunately, a day at the pool can turn tragic very quickly. Parents and caregivers can lose children in a swimming pool drowning or accident through no fault of their own. We understand how a swimming pool accident can turn your life upside-down. With a strong attorney on your side, you can take back control of your life. We are ready to help you through the entire process. Rely on Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A..
Negligence, defective equipment or a design defect sometimes may be the cause of a child's drowning accident. You can't bring your loved one back, but you can make the individuals who were at fault accountable. Our swimming pool accident attorneys may be able to assist you with a wrongful death lawsuit.
If your child was injured or drowned in a swimming pool accident, don't hesitate to contact us. At Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., a tough-minded lawyer can examine evidence, speak with witnesses and analyze police or medical reports to build a strong case. We pursue maximum compensation for our clients who have lost loved ones in swimming pool accidents.
About 500 children under 5 years old drown and about 3,000 children are treated in emergency rooms each year for injuries linked to near drowning, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPS). Swimming pool accidents are the second leading cause of death for children under 5 years old.
How Swimming Pool Accidents Happen
The property owner may be at fault for injuries that happen as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on the property. Because of the risk of harm, homeowners with swimming pools must follow certain regulations to keep people safe:
- Adequate fencing around the pool — In-ground pools without complete fencing are 60 percent more likely to be the site of a drowning than fenced-in pools, according to the CPSC.
- Proper maintenance — The swimming pool should have enough water. Someone could get paralyzed if he or she dives into a partially filled pool, which means the owner may be at fault. Also, property owners must keep the pool reasonably clean (for example, one that is murky or has debris on the bottom could lead to injuries).
- Proper supervision — An owner of a pool must provide proper supervision of guests, especially if they are children. A pool that is open to the public must either have lifeguards or proper warning signs.
Defective pools or products can also play a role in a swimming pool accident. For example, a child can get injured on a broken diving board or while using a defective water slide. Children and infants who use water floatation devices in the pool may suffer injuries if the product is faulty.
In some cases, the pool design is faulty, or a part in the pool is defective. For example, an underwater pool drain may trap a child's hand or foot, or a pump that uses suction to draw in water may be so forceful that a child cannot pull free.
If your child was injured in a swimming pool accident or died in a swimming pool drowning, it's important to take action quickly. Your rights may be affected under the statute of limitations.
Contact a Swimming Pool Accident Attorney
For experienced legal assistance, contact Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., serving Columbia and all of South Carolina. An experienced swimming pool accident attorney can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Remember, you don't pay us unless we get money for you. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 or (803) 788-4370 today.
Peake & Fowler. We're on your side.