Apartment buildings, homeowners, hotels and community pools must ensure you are safe when enjoying a day at the pool. Injuries from a swimming pool accident can range from a minor laceration to a near or fatal drowning. The moments after a swimming pool accident or drowning are time sensitive. If you have been injured as the result of a swimming pool accident, call The Fraga Law Firm to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION to discuss your rights in obtaining compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, future medical bills and pain and suffering.
Swimming pool injuries can include the following:
• Drain-related accidents
• Illness from contaminated water
• Slips and falls
• Near drownings
• Head injuries
• Lacerations
• Electrocution
Follow these steps in the event of a swimming pool accident to protect your safety, health and legal rights:
- Call 911 and Obtain Help for the Injured Person: Report the incident to the police officer and first responders as soon as they arrive. Have the injured person get immediate medical attention. Make sure to show them the condition that caused the accident.
- Preserve as Much Evidence as Possible: Obtain witness contact information. Take pictures of the swimming pool, pictures of the scene, pictures of any warning signs, pool equipment, flotation device, fences and gates, pool ladders, lighting, and anything else that you feel will be important in this matter.
- Call The Fraga Law Firm: Call The Fraga Law Firm to schedule a free consultation to discuss your rights in obtaining compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, future medical bills and pain and suffering.