Pool and Water Safety for Children

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), drowning remains the second-leading cause of “injury death” among children ages one to fourteen, and it remains a widespread problem despite not being covered as extensively as other common safety risks.

From 2005 to 2014, there were, on average, 3,535 non-boating drowning deaths per year, and about 20% of these deaths were children fourteen years or younger. Near-drowning accidents are also dangerous, as they can lead to low oxygen in brain-tissue (hypoxia) which can cause learning disabilities, memory problems, and impaired motor functions. Globally, drowning is still the third-leading cause of “unintentional death” among children.

Here are some safety tips to prevent drowning and water-related accidents:

– Make sure your children understand the importance of being aware of their surroundings to identify potential safety risks when swimming or playing near bodies of water.
– Make sure your children understand safety around boats, jet-skis, kayaks, and other watercraft and how to avoid motors and propellers.
– Because drowning can occur in as little as one inch of water, check both inside and outside your house for any water-accumulations such as bathtubs and storage bins inside and ponds and ditches outside.
– Water-collection containers inside or outside your home should be properly barred or guarded to prevent access by children.
– Make sure your pool area is properly gated and locked at appropriate times to prevent access by children.
– Make sure the pool area is free of toys which may attract children to the water.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to negligence, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

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