Swimming Pool Drowning
Swimming pools are common throughout Atlanta, GA. Many people use their swimming pools year-round. In addition, hotels and resorts in Atlanta have heated pools for their guests.
Sadly, swimming pool drowning accidents are common. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children. On average, there are 3,960 fatal drownings each year and 8,080 non-fatal drownings.
The Atlanta swimming pool drowning lawyers of Hasner Law, PC, have over 80 years of experience handling personal injury cases. Our law firm has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.
Contact our law firm at (678) 888-4878 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with an Atlanta premises liability attorney.
How Hasner Law, PC, Can Help You With a Swimming Pool Injury Claim
In addition to drowning deaths, swimming pool accidents can cause life-altering injuries. Our legal team works to hold negligent parties responsible when their actions lead to a swimming pool injury.
When you hire Hasner Law, PC to handle your claim, you can expect our Atlanta premises liability attorneys to:
- Investigate the cause of the swimming pool drowning to identify the responsible parties
- Gather evidence proving fault and liability
- Confirm insurance coverage and file insurance claims
- Monitor government investigations into the drowning accident
- Document your injuries and damages
- Negotiate to recover the maximum value for your claim
- Fight allegations by the at-fault parties of contributory fault and failure to mitigate damages
- File a lawsuit and pursue the matter in court if necessary
The time to file a swimming pool drowning claim is limited. But, don’t wait until it is too late to recover money for your damages. Instead, call now to schedule your free case evaluation with an experienced swimming pool accident lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia.
Where Do Swimming Pool Drownings Happen in Atlanta?
Our law firm handles fatal and non-fatal swimming pool drownings that occur at:
- Private homes
- Public pools
- Amusement parks
- Waterparks
- Motel and hotel pools
- Resorts
- Cruise ships
The parties responsible for maintaining the pools, providing safety equipment, and initiating pool safety procedures can be held liable for damages if their negligence, intentional torts, or other wrongdoing leads to a swimming pool drowning.
Pool owners and operators owe a duty of care to the people who use the pool. Property owners also have a duty of care to secure pools to prevent accidents. Pool and equipment manufacturers are responsible for defective products.
When these parties breach their duty of care and that breach causes an injury, they can be held liable for damages.
What Causes Swimming Pool Drownings?
Swimming pool accidents occur for many reasons. Some of the circumstances and situations that could lead to a swimming pool drowning include:
- Dangerous pool drains
- Inadequate warning signs
- Unqualified and poorly trained lifeguards
- Slippery surfaces around the pool
- Lack of safety equipment
- Failure to adequately maintain the pool
- No lifeguard on duty
- Ladder, slide, and diving board defects
- Inadequate fencing, gates, locks, and other safety measures to prevent pool access
- Uneven surfaces around the pool
- Debris in and around the pool
Determining the cause of the swimming pool drowning accident is essential. The cause of the accident can help identify the liable parties.
What Injuries Can Occur From a Swimming Pool Drowning?
Fatal drowning accidents can result in wrongful death claims. Non-fatal drowning accidents can result in personal injury claims for injuries such as:
- Fractures and broken bones
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries
- Seizures
- Cognitive impairments
- Paralysis
- Amputations or loss of limbs
The loss of oxygen during a near-drowning can result in life-altering conditions. Recovering from a near-drowning accident can take months of intensive occupational and physical therapy.
Some individuals never recover fully from the swimming pool drowning accident. Instead, they sustain permanent impairments that can significantly impact their quality of life and their ability to earn income.
Pursuing a Wrongful Death or Personal Injury Claim for a Swimming Pool Drowning
Family members may receive compensation for damages caused by a wrongful death. The damages may include reimbursement for medical expenses incurred before death, funeral expenses, and loss of income. In some cases, the family may receive compensation for the loss of companionship, household services, and other intangible losses.
The compensation for a personal injury claim could include economic and non-economic damages. A victim of a swimming pool non-fatal drowning accident could receive compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Physical pain
- Lost wages
- Mental anguish
- Permanent impairments and disabilities
- Diminished earning potential
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Decrease in quality of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
A monetary award is never enough to compensate an injured victim or a family for the losses they experience. However, it is the only way the judicial system has to try to make the person “whole” again after a negligent party causes them to suffer significant harm because of a swimming pool drowning.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Atlanta Swimming Pool Drowning Lawyers
If you or a family member were the victim of a swimming pool drowning accident, call us for a free consultation. Our Atlanta premises liability lawyers are here to help you navigate the claims process and fight to get you the money you deserve.
