Swimming Pool Injuries
Attorney Jonathan C. Reed obtained a settlement for $5,750,000.00 on behalf of a young child who suffered brain damage after falling into an apartment complex swimming pool (Case #96-A-365064-C). The apartment complex had a fence around the pool area, but the gate was not working properly such that the child was able to gain access. The landlord claimed that the gate was broken by some tenants soon before the accident, but an investigation revealed that the gate had been broken for a longer time period.
Swimming pools are fun but many people are surprised to find out just how dangerous a place a pool can be. Every year, many adults and children drown or suffer serious injury in swimming pools.
Children are attracted to pools. Even though a young child cannot swim, the child may fall into the pool or even jump in as the result of mimicking what that child has seen older children or adults do.
Pool owners have a legal and moral duty to fence off the area their pool is in. Failure to adequately do so can be the basis of criminal and tort liability. Parents also have a duty to supervise their children, and their guests around their pools.
Homeowner's insurance policies can often be tapped to help obtain compensation for injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered injury in relation to any kind of pool, please contact us as we may be able to help.
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