Swimming Pool Injuries
Young children are often the victims of drowning in swimming pools. When a pool owner doesn't properly monitor the activity at his or her pool or take precautions to make the pool safe, it can be all too easy for accidents or drowning deaths to happen. At the Miami Law Offices of Robert Rubenstein, P.A., our attorneys will pursue compensation for injuries or losses sustained from swimming pool accidents.
Causes of Swimming Pool Accidents and Injuries
A variety of situations can lead to pool accidents or drowning deaths which are all too common in Miami and throughout Florida. Electric products, such as a stereo plugged into a power cord near a pool, can put people in danger by increasing the likelihood that an electrocution accident can occur. Slips and falls on a diving board or surrounding pool area are other ways for swimming pool related injuries to occur. These accidents can result in traumatic head and brain injury as well as serious injury to the spinal cord. If pools are not properly maintained, drains or maintenance equipment can also be hazardous.
Responsibilities of Pool Owners
Under premises liability, property owners are required to keep any property they own safe for all who may step foot on it. It is no different for the owners of pools. There are precautions a pool owner can take to make his or her pool a safe place to swim, including installing barriers, gates, or fences to keep young children at a safe distance from the water. Also, door alarms can be useful to let a responsible adult know when someone enters the pool area. Furthermore, it is the job of the pool owner to post signs indicating water depth and to make sure all pool related equipment is in working order.
When pool owners fail to take precautions to make their pool safe, they may be at fault for resulting injuries or drowning deaths. At our Miami firm, our lawyers can review your case and help you file a premises liability lawsuit for injuries sustained in a swimming pool accident, or a wrongful death lawsuit for the drowning death of a loved one.
Contact Our Attorneys for Assistance
If you or a loved one has been injured in a swimming pool accident, or you have lost a loved one in a drowning death, contact the Law Offices of Robert Rubenstein, P.A. for assistance with your case. Our attorneys have handled many cases involving swimming pool accidents and drowning deaths in Miami and throughout South Florida. We will hold the responsible party liable and pursue fair compensation for your pain and suffering.
