Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming is one of the activities that children most look forward to during the summer. Nobody likes to think that swimming pool accidents can occur, but drownings are the second-leading cause of death among children and even non-fatal swimming pool accidents can leave a child with serious and life-changing injuries. 

Whether from a lack of proper supervision or pool staffing, lack of safety gates and safety practices, or other hazards, if your child was injured in a swimming pool accident, the pool’s owner could be found negligent and held liable for their injuries and damages.

If your child has been injured in an accident, 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. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Types of Swimming Pool Accident Injuries

Swimming pools have a variety of injuries associated with them besides the obvious of drowning. Lacerations, broken bones, neck and spinal cord injuries, and head injuries are some of the most common and serious injuries at swimming pools.

Other injuries, which are no less serious, can include:

• Slip and fall injuries
• Diving board accidents
• Electrocution
• Chemical burns
• Infections
• Faulty valve or drain injuries

Swimming Pool Safety Requirements

Swimming pool accidents can occur at public, private, residential, or community pools. Illinois law requires all public pools, wave pools, water slides, and water parks that allow swimmers under the age of 16 to use their facilities to be adequately staffed by lifeguards. This means there must be at least one lifeguard per 100 swimmers or 2,000 square feet of pool.

Private pools have similar guidelines but may also have to follow additional staffing requirements and rules about pool usage. Residential pools are not required to follow the same supervision requirements as public and private pools, which means that the majority of swimming pool accidents occur at home or at a friend’s pool.

Swimming pools are also required to have a barrier or fence of at least 4-feet tall with gates that are self-closing, self-latching, swing outward, and are lockable to prevent unauthorized access to the pool by children.

No matter where you choose to swim, the owner of the pool is required to provide a safe swimming environment for both adults and children. If they fail to do so, they can be found liable for any injuries or deaths that are sustained while using the swimming pool under premises liability.

Premises Liability

Premises liability is a legal concept that comes into effect in personal injury cases where the injury occurred on someone’s property due to unsafe conditions or negligence. To prove premises liability, the injured party must show the following:

• The property owner owed you a duty of reasonable care;
• The property owner breached this duty either through inaction or careless actions;
• This breach caused you (or your child) an injury;
• There were damages due to this breach of duty.

If your child was injured in a swimming pool accident, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to review your case and determine who is liable for their injuries.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.