One of the best ways for Floridians to beat the summer heat is by enjoying a swimming pool. However, while pools are fun, they also pose hidden dangers to you and your family, particularly young children. In fact, swimming pool accidents can often be fatal.
According to the USA Swimming Foundation, at least 221 children younger than the age of 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools in 2019. Swimming pool injuries can occur at private pools, community pools, or even in inflatable kiddie pools. Additionally, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported a 12% increase in fatal child drownings in 2021 compared to 2020. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a swimming pool accident, the swimming pool accident attorneys at Mase Seitz Briggs can help. Contact us today for a free case consultation.
Although many public pools have lifeguards on duty, injuries and drownings may still occur if the lifeguards are distracted or not well trained. Injuries or drownings may also occur at private pools.
A swimming pool owner in Florida has a duty to ensure that their pool is maintained in a reasonably safe manner. The swimming pool owner may also have a duty to warn you of any dangers they know about in connection with their swimming pool. If they fail to comply with this duty and a person is injured in a swimming pool accident, the pool owner can be legally liable for their injuries.
Common hazards in pool areas that often result in swimming pool injuries include:
- Inadequate pool maintenance
- Missing pool equipment, such as ladders
- Missing marks that indicate depth levels
- Missing warnings for potential slip-and-fall areas
- Damaged pool equipment, such as diving boards or ladders
- Dangerous drains
- Poor pool lighting
- Non-slip-resistant flooring
- Insufficient child protection
If you or a loved one has been injured in a swimming pool accident in Miami, South Florida, or elsewhere in Florida, contact our office. We know how to win swimming pool injury lawsuits to get you the compensation you deserve.
