Swimming Pool Accidents

Arizona Swimming Pool Accident

Lawyers who handle personal injury claims agree that there is nothing more tragic than the accidental death of a child. A swimming pool accident happens in an instant—a babysitter is distracted, a grandmother answers the phone, a toddler crawls under the fence, a neighbor's gate is left unlatched—and the surviving family struggles to deal with the consequences. A drowning victim who does not die is likely to suffer long-term disabilities ranging from memory problems and learning disabilities to those resulting in a permanent vegetative state.

According to the Center for Disease Control drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years, and roughly 3,000 die of drowning every year in the United States.*

• Arizona has a high proportion of home swimming pools and recreational boaters compared to other states. Every year, there are several serious home swimming pool accidents, including drowning and diving injuries, and these claims are generally paid by homeowners' insurance.
• Hotel, motel, and resort swimming pool accidents are covered by business liability insurance. Even if there was a sign posted that no lifeguard was in attendance, the management is responsible for maintaining a safe environment, including preventing rough behavior.
• Even instructors and aqua-therapists conducting occupational therapy and swimming therapy for the mentally challenged are responsible for monitoring their patients or students every second.
• A serious or fatal drowning may occur as a result of a boating accident.

Attorneys at our Phoenix personal injury law firm, Alex & Gaxiola, have resources, experience, and commitment to see that a client recovers maximum compensation after the negligence of another causes a swimming pool accident. If you would like to discuss an injury claim with one of our lawyers, please contact our office to arrange a free consultation.

Our attorneys represent clients in mediation, arbitration, trials, and appeals. For select cases, the attorneys will travel throughout Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and California to represent accidental drowning victims and their families.

Alex & Gaxiola, a Premier Arizona Law Firm

Se Habla Español · No Fees Unless You Collect Damages
Call (602) 971-1775 or e-mail us for a free consultation.

* http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/drown.htm