Kansas, Arizona, and Missouri Personal Injury Cases – Swimming Pool Injury and Death
Most swimming pool injuries and deaths occur as a result of owner negligence. Children who wander into an improperly supervised or maintained pool area are at risk of drowning in a matter of minutes. Inadequate warnings, diving accidents, and defective pools or drains further contribute to swimming pool danger for individuals of all ages. Our attorneys serving Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona have experience handling personal injury cases involving swimming pool accidents. We can help you understand your rights during this difficult and confusing time.
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Common Causes of Swimming Pool Injury and Death
A number of conditions can lead to swimming pool injury or death, including:
- Negligent or improper use of locks
- Negligent or improper use of fences
- Negligent or improper supervision
- Diving accidents
- Defective drains
- Defective pool design
- Inadequate warnings
- Lack of safety equipment
More detailed information about some of these factors is provided below. If you or someone you love is injured in a swimming pool accident in Kansas, Arizona, or Missouri, contact our personal injury law firm for an evaluation of your case.
Negligent Use of Locks or Fences
Most swimming pool related deaths and injuries are preventable. Every year children suffer brain damage and death merely because an inexpensive lock was not put on a fence, or an owner failed to properly maintain a fence surrounding a pool to keep a child from accessing the area. Children are naturally curious. It only takes seconds for them to wander out of sight and into danger. Caretakers must be diligent in keeping a watchful eye on children. Our Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona personal injury lawyers are particularly dedicated to making sure those whose negligent actions cause the wrongful death of a child are held responsible.
Diving Accidents - Head and Spinal Cord Injury
Many children and young adults suffer brain injury or spinal cord injury from diving into pools that are too shallow. Children and young adults are not able to comprehend and appreciate the danger of jumping off the apron of a pool, a fence, balcony, or roof into a pool. All too often, our lawyers see cases of death and serious injuries to children, including teenagers, who are unsupervised at birthday or other parties. Sometimes alcohol is served to these underage guests and their judgment is impaired. Some pools are defectively designed and may violate building ordinances. Our personal injury lawyers have the resources and experience to investigate your case and help determine the cause of the injury or death. We can help you understand your rights.
Defective Drains in Swimming Pools and Jacuzzis
Thanks to personal injury lawsuits, many of the dangerous and defective pool drains in swimming pools and jacuzzis across the country have been repaired or replaced. Unfortunately, some defective pool drains still remain in use. These drains are negligently designed and maintained. The suction may be too powerful to enable a child or swimmer to return to the surface. Our personal injury firm can establish if a defective product or design contributed to the drowning and help families determine how best to proceed during this difficult time.
Contact Our Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers
If you or a family member has been seriously injured or if you have lost a child or other loved one in a swimming pool-related accident, you should immediately seek the advice of competent lawyers to make sure that the evidence is secured and your rights are preserved. Our Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona personal injury lawyers would be honored to discuss your case with you. Please contact Cullan Law today.