San Fernando Valley Accident & Injury Attorneys
Swimming Pool Drowning Lawyers
Due to the warm and pleasant climate in California, there are many swimming pools across the state, both public and private. Even though swimming is meant to be a leisurely activity, a fun day at the pool can quickly turn tragic. Many people drown in swimming pools every day, and San Fernando Valley is no exception. Adults and children have both been known to drown in swimming pools, but typically more children fall victim to swimming pool drownings because many of them are inexperienced swimmers. Whether a person is injured in a swimming pool drowning, or dies in a swimming pool drowning, a San Fernando Valley personal injury attorney can help. In cases where an individual drowns, but is rescued or resuscitated, a personal injury claim should be made. When a person drowns and dies in a swimming pool, a wrongful death suit will become necessary. In either case, a personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you.
Owners of both public and private swimming pools have a legal responsibility to protect those on their property from harm. This includes providing the proper supervision, posting visible warning signs, and providing the necessary safety equipment such as fences to prevent child entry, flotation devices, etc. If a pool owner or property manager’s negligence causes injury or death to another person, they will be held liable for any damages suffered by the victim or the victim’s family. Damages can include such things as medical expenses, lost wages, lost future wages, and pain and suffering. After a swimming pool drowning that happened because of another person’s negligence, it is very important that the proper care and financial restitution be provided to help the victim reach a full recovery, both physically and financially speaking, and our personal injury lawyers will try very hard to makes sure this happens.
Contact a San Fernando Valley Personal Injury Lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus as soon as possible if you or a loved one has been the victim of a swimming pool drowning!
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