San Jose Swimming Pool Injury Attorneys
There were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the United States in 2005.
More than one out of every four fatal drowning victims are children 14 years old and younger. In fact, each year in the United States more than 1,000 children die in swimming-related accident, with approximately 33% of these deaths occurring in swimming pools. These tragic fatalities are very painful for the families, and should not happen.
Near drownings can leave the victim with serious problems, including brain damage, paralysis, spinal cord injury and broken bones. A large amount of water, such as a pool, is not required to pose a drowning threat. Many drownings occur in locations with as little as 2 inches of water, such as:
- A bucket with water
- A sink
- A bath tub
- A toilet
- A puddle
In San Jose, and throughout the entire State, a drowning or swimming-related accident is considered a California premises liability lawsuit. The owner and operator of a swimming pool is responsible for any injuries sustained while on his or her property. Swimming accidents may occur because the owner was negligent and provided an unsafe environment. For example, children and adults should always have proper supervision while swimming, a fence with a working lock should surround the pool, and no one should ever swim while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a swimming pool or drowning accident in Northern California, please contact a California Swimming Pool Accident attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates at (877) 862-6288.
