{"id":5496,"date":"2013-01-01T23:19:38","date_gmt":"2013-01-01T23:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/personalinjury.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/?p=123"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:09:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:09:07","slug":"swimming-pool-accidents-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/swimming-pool-accidents-lawyer","title":{"rendered":"If You Are Hurt In A Swimming Pool Accident You Need To Get A Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tThey are a major cause of death every year, and most people don\u2019t even realize it, but when someone is involved in an unintentional drowning, a swimming pool accident lawyer<\/a> may be needed.<\/strong> A pool accident is all too common, and the number of fatalities and injuries that occur because of them is shocking.<\/p>

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An accident in a swimming pool may require a wrongful death attorney, because these incidents often involve negligence by the staff or property in charge of maintaining the area. Unintentional drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children under 5 years old, and there are many dangers that can cause this type of tragedy.<\/p>\n

A pool attorney often checks to see if the water was murky, or cloudy, because obscured water can make it difficult to detect people in trouble, and many children die every year because of this. Negligent maintenance staff may not treat the water properly, or may not have the right rescue equipment needed to retrieve someone who is drowning. The drain covers may be out of date, or may have parts exposed that can grab onto skin, hair or clothing, keeping the victim from being able to reach the surface.<\/p>\n

A swimming pool accident lawyer will also verify that the property owners have the correct licensing to maintain it properly. Hotels, apartments, resorts and water parks all need documentation to prove they know what they\u2019re doing, and if they don\u2019t have it, they may be liable.<\/p>\n

A legal expert will perform a thorough investigation into the incident, and will have the technology needed to make sure nothing escapes their attention. They can provide the victim or the family with all of the guidance needed to put together a solid case and get restitution for their suffering.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

They are a major cause of death every year, and most people don\u2019t even realize it, but when someone is involved in an unintentional drowning, a swimming pool accident lawyer may be needed. A pool accident is all too common, and the number of fatalities and injuries that occur because of them is shocking. 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