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Florida Drowning and Near-Drowning Accidents

Information provided by an Orlando Personal Injury Lawyer from the William McBride Law Group, P.A.

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Drowning and near-drowning accidents can occur even in presumably safe environments. Each summer, stories of drowning and near-drownings are reported at public pools and water parks. In the home, young children annually fall victim to unattended pools and water buckets where a small child can drown in only inches of water.

While drowning results in a tragic loss of life, near-drowning can result in oxygen deprivation which severely damages the brain. Drowning and near-drowning occurs in silence, which is why steps must be taken to insure safety.

Causes for Drowning and Near-Drowning
  • Negligence

    Negligence occurs when the owner of a public swimming area has not properly maintained the property by keeping grounds and equipment in good working order, or has not taken care to insure the safety of guests by posting adequate signage prohibiting running and/or diving, erected fencing to prevent small children from entering the pool area, posted life guards or provided adequately alert and attentive life guards.

    Private negligence may occur when pool owners do not use pool covers, do not have motion triggered alarms or do not have adequate fence latches to prevent children from accessing the pool area. Pool owners should always have emergency floatation devices readily available, and owners of decorative ponds should always be aware of access to their display by children.
  • Faulty Products

    Faultily designed pool products can cause drowning when drain covers catch clothes or feet, when pool heaters explode, when sump pumps cause electrocution and when pool design impairs the ability to determine depth resulting in diving into shallow water. Though not all these instances result in drowning, they are pool-related product liability issues.
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Liability for Drowning Accidents

Different states have different laws governing the liability of swimming area owners for drowning or near-drowning accidents that occur on their property. Drowning accidents which occur on city, state or federal properties are governed by still different statutes. It is essential to discuss your potential case with an Orlando wrongful death lawyer, in order to fully understand your rights.

If a loved one has fallen victim to the tragedy of a drowning or near-drowning, work with an experienced legal team of Orlando injury lawyers to establish your rights. The William McBride Law Group has over 45 combined years of personal injury expertise, and is able to treat your case with the care and attention it deserves. Contact an Orlando wrongful death attorney at the William McBride Law Group for any and all questions related to drowning and near-drowning accidents.