Maryland Swimming Pool Accident Lawyers
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Sometimes summer fun can turn dangerous or even deadly. The statistics are clear: swimming pool accidents and poolside injuries are the number two cause of death in children age 14 and younger. And they can strike victims of all ages, causing loss of life and lifelong injury.
Swimming pool accidents can include submersion injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and concussions, drowning, and other injuries. While each state's swimming pool laws vary, pool owners are generally expected to exercise a reasonable standard of care when it comes to visitors using their pool facilities. This includes an obligation to accurately post pool depth and other warning signs, to cover an unused pool, and to properly secure pool facilities not in use with fences, locks, and other barriers.
In addition to the responsibilities of a pool owner, everyone at a pool has a duty of care to supervise themselves and others during pool use. Children often are drawn to water and cannot accurately estimate depth, water risk, or their own skills. For this reason, it's especially important that children are supervised at all times while in or around the water. Adults can also fall victim to swimming pool accidents involving diving boards, submersion or pool equipment.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a swimming pool accident, seek appropriate medical care immediately and try to document the circumstances of the accident as accurately as possible. Your doctor can help provide an assessment of your injuries and their causes, and you should write down your recollections of the events so that you have a written record. In addition, make sure you get the information of any witnesses who can help support your injury claim.
While you're trying to treat your swimming pool injury, contact an attorney to discuss possible compensation for your physical and financial losses. A lawyer who is familiar with swimming pool accidents can advise you on which legal course to pursue and tell you whether you qualify to collect compensation for your injuries. However, state statutes of limitation limit the amount of time you have to file your swimming pool accident claim. Hence, time is of the essence when looking for a swimming pool accident lawyer.
Steven H. Heisler specializes in the legal representation of injured victims, including those hurt in swimming pool accidents and the victims of drownings. Take advantage of his aggressive legal skill and his experience, which includes millions in verdicts and settlements, today with a phone call or email to discuss your swimming pool accident case.