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Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming pools can provide a great opportunity for recreation, exercise, and relaxation. When pools are supervised and equipped with the proper safety measures, visitors can enjoy their swim time without much worry. In some cases, however, pools are not properly secured or supervised and may present a high risk for an accident.

If you or someone you love has been injured or has drowned in a swimming pool accident, the New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. are committed to helping you recover the compensation that you may deserve. Contact us today at 800-346-5529.

Factors that Increase the Risk of an Accident

Swimming pools can and should be safe places that everyone can enjoy. However, when certain risk factors are present, swimming pool safety is reduced and the chance of an accident increases. The factors that can create a greater probability of injury or death include:

  • Inadequate supervision: If there are not enough lifeguards present to watch everyone, an accident may go unnoticed.
  • Inattentive supervision: Lifeguards who are not properly trained or frequently rotated may be inattentive and may fail to recognize an accident risk before an injury occurs. They also may not notice an accident and provide assistance fast enough to save a person from serious injury or drowning.
  • Lack of safety devices: Pools without flotation rings, secure ladders, or other safety devices may have a greater risk of a serious accident.
  • Lack of warning signs: Signs that warn visitors of “No Running”, “No Diving”, or other rules are important to notifying the public of safety risks.
  • Improperly secured pool area: A pool without a secure fence and latched gate allows for the dangerous possibility that an child or other individual could enter the pool unattended and drown.
  • Inexperienced swimmers: Poor swimmers who are not supervised closely could be at risk of injury or drowning.
  • Overly crowded pools: When the number of people in a pool exceeds the maximum capacity, an injury or drowning could go unnoticed by other swimmers or lifeguards.

Keeping these risk factors in mind and taking steps to protect against them can help to keep swimming pool visitors safe. If you or someone you love has been injured or has drowned in a pool accident, someone may be else liable for the accident and you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages.

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For sound legal advice and assistance with your personal injury or wrongful death case, do not hesitate to contact the New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.