People of all ages enjoy a day at the pool. While swimming pools can be great fun, they can also be dangerous. Severe injuries and even fatalities can occur when the property is not adequately maintained. Every year, thousands of people drown, slip and fall, or get injured in some other way while enjoying the water. These incidents can often be avoided when property owners take the reasonable precautions they should to keep others safe on their premises.
When you or a loved one are hurt at a swimming pool, you should explore your legal options. You have a right to pursue a case against the responsible party if they were negligent. Our team of experienced premises liability attorneys can determine liability, collect evidence, and build your case. Contact The Law Office of David E. Gordon to discuss your potential options for financial compensation after experiencing a swimming pool accident in Southaven.
Common Swimming Pool Hazards
Some of the most common dangers at swimming pools include:
Drowning
Thousands of unintentional drownings occur every year. This can be prevented by designating an adult lifeguard to supervise swimmers.
Chlorine
It keeps pools clear, but sometimes people use too much. Too much chlorine in a pool can lead to nervous system diseases, respiratory deaths, and heart defects.
Electronics
Electricity and water are a dangerous pair. People should keep a careful eye on their electronic devices.
Suction Entrapment
Sometimes, suction drains are too powerful. Teaching children and other swimmers to avoid pool drains, pipes, and other pool openings is important.
Defective Equipment
Faulty equipment can cause accidents.
Standing Water
Wet surfaces like diving boards can cause a person to slip and fall.
Poor Maintenance
Untreated pools may contain bacteria and viruses that can cause severe sickness, and unclean, murky water can make visibility difficult.
Poorly Trained Staff
Lifeguards and other staff must be well-trained in lifesaving and cleaning procedures.
Unsafe Design
Appropriate signs need to be put in place as well as fences and gates.
These are only some of the many possible hazards that can cause accidents at swimming pools. David is a board-certified lawyer with extensive experience successfully winning injury cases in Southaven.
Determining Liability
A private individual who owns a swimming pool on their property is responsible for its maintenance. They must keep the premises reasonably safe for visitors. That rule also applies to pools owned by the government, pools maintained by neighborhood associations, and privately owned pools. The owner is responsible for any injuries that happen when they fail to uphold the appropriate standard of care in maintaining their property.
To prove that a property owner’s negligence makes them liable for someone else’s injuries, an injured individual must prove several factors:
- The owner owed them a duty of care
- The owner breached that duty
- They sustained harm
- The owner’s failure to maintain their duty to uphold an appropriate standard of care caused their injury
David is a qualified personal injury lawyer who can help victims prove that their Southaven swimming pool accident was not their fault and that they deserve compensation.
Contact a Southaven Attorney After a Swimming Pool Accident
When temperatures soar, people flock to the nearest pools at apartment complexes, backyards, hotels, clubs, and public parks. Although they are great for cooling off, people often do not realize that there are many potential dangers. Multiple parties could be responsible for swimming pool accidents in Southaven, making your case even more difficult, especially if your injuries are serious. It is important to have a skilled legal professional on your side.
Contact The Law Office of David E. Gordon for a free consultation today.
