Swimming Pool Accidents
The lawyers at Shocklee & Paolino, PA are aware of the appeal of swimming pools, as well as their potential dangers. Whether the pool is in a private backyard or is a public access pool, there are legal responsibilities for these very attractive but challenging nuisances.
Children are especially susceptible to the charm of pools, yet they are not able to understand the possibilities for dangerous, even fatal, accidents around them. And there are many opportunities for accidents and injuries by adults involved with pools as well. An experienced swimming pool accident attorney with Harrell & Harrell is aware of these dangerous attractions, of the broad areas of liability by pool owners, and of the immediate and future needs caused by pool and water accidents.
Of course pools need to be secured by fences and gate closures to keep unattended children out. But pools must be maintained in a safe and good condition as well. Owners are responsible for keeping their pools secured and related pool property, including drains, decks, diving boards, slides, covers, heaters and chemicals properly maintained. Certain signs and warnings must be clearly posted–including depth.
Drowning Accident Attorneys
A badly-maintained deck can cause a fall and serious injury. A faulty drain or drain cover can catch limbs or clothing. Improper placement of an appliance or outlet can cause electrocution. A pool may be an obvious place to have fun, but it is no place to be careless. And it is the pool owner’s responsibility to properly warn and protect any person who has access to the pool. This applies whether the pool is in a private backyard or a public access pool. Other swimming pool injuries and cases include:
- Diving board injury
- Slide injury
- Pool deck injury
- Drowning or near drowning
- Swimming pool chemical burns / contamination
- Negligent pool staff
If you have been injured because of the negligence of a pool owner, you need an experienced swimming pool accident attorney to guide you thru the maze of legal possibilities. At Shocklee & Paolino, we will help you understand your rights and see that justice is done.
As with any accidental injury, be sure you understand all the possibilities. Don’t discuss any settlement with an insurance company – let an experienced swimming pool accident lawyer at Shocklee & Paolino handle that responsibility. We fight big insurance companies every day, since their goal is to pay out as little as possible while our goal is to help you get all you deserve. Don’t forget that the serious effects of an accident often don’t show up until well after the accident itself, and these effects include all the costs and emotional impact in the following months and years.
The experienced swimming pool accident lawyers at Shocklee & Paolino, in Tampa Bay will help you pick up all the pieces and work to be sure every consideration is made for your future needs.
If you or a loved one were the victim of a swimming pool accident, we urge you to contact Shocklee & Paolino online or call us to set up a FREE NO OBLIGATION consultation to discuss your rights and legal options.