Swimming pools are almost a staple in Phoenix, Arizona, as there are not many things that help people escape the oppressive summer heat better than a dip in a pool.
While swimming pools offer welcome relief for many, the underlying reality is that swimming pools also present danger to those who use them, and there are too many instances of swimming pool injuries and drowning incidents.
If someone is injured or drowns in someone else’s swimming pool, it’s often because of a lack of diligence on the part of the pool owner to protect those who use it. Property owners owe those who are rightfully on the property a high-level duty to provide them with a safe environment when it comes to swimming pools.
When swimming pool incidents arise, the first call you should make is to a qualified Phoenix premises liability lawyer. If you or someone you love has been harmed in this manner, please contact the dedicated team of premises lawyers at Phillips Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation without delay. There are no upfront fees and your information will remain confidential.
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In the meantime, below is a brief overview of pool injuries and drowning.
Arizona is hot in the summer. Everyone understands that this is the reality of the climate in which we live, and as a result swimming pools dot the landscape in both suburban and urban areas. While swimming pools offer immediate relief from intense heat, they are also dangerous and present risks for everyone who uses them. Unfortunately, several hundred children drown in swimming pool accidents every year in the United States and several thousand are injured to the point where they need immediate medical attention.
Verdicts And Settlements
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1,171,438
Personal Injury -Fall Down Stairs
$
1,000,000
Premises Liability -Broken Neck, Collarbone, Paralyzation
$
750,000
Personal Injury
$
600,000
Premises Liability -Broken Ribs, Open Head Wound, Left Shoulder Injury
$
500,000
Personal Injury -Permanent Injuries, Fractured Arm and Ribs, Ligament Damage
$
500,000
Personal Injury -Crushed Tibia, Fibula, Contusions
$
325,000
Premises Liability -Second and Third Degree Burns
If you have lost someone you love in a swimming pool accident, you need the help of an Phoenixpremises liability lawyer. In the meantime, below is a brief explanation of how swimming pool drownings fit into the law of premises liability.
Swimming Pools Are Inherently Dangerous
Premises liability law dictates that someone who is in charge of a piece of property that others will use must keep that property safe for expected visitors. This generally entails protecting those who are allowed onto the property from dangers that they will not otherwise see and to provide clear warnings in order to minimize the risks involved. Swimming pools are a bit different than other types of property because they are always dangerous, even if they are properly maintained and supervised.
Therefore, the duty owed by a pool owner is heightened to include implicit requirements that these pools are constantly supervised and never left for children or others to use by themselves. Basically, locations that are dangerous must be closely managed at all times.
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Potential Legal Theories for a Swimming Pool Drowning
There are several different legal theories and claims that could be brought if someone drowns in another’s swimming pool. The most obvious would be a lack of supervision that provided the time for the drowning to occur. Another could be that the way the pool was built presented an unreasonably dangerous condition that could lead to head trauma and then drowning. Finally, a theory or claim that’s quite common is that the pool was not adequately protected from unforeseen visitors and users by way of gates, high and sturdy fences and alarms that alert people that someone is entering the pool area without permission.
Ultimately, while swimming pools are very useful and desirable in Arizona, they need to be carefully and meticulously managed at all times. If you have lost someone you love to a drowning of this type, contact the Arizona premises liability lawyers at Phillips Law Group as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation.
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