Swimming Pool Accidents

Rochester, New York (NY) Lawyer Helping Swimming Pool Accident Victims

It only takes a few moments for a child to drown.  The majority of swimming pool accidents occur due to a failure to properly secure the swimming pool.  Most of these drowning accidents occur to children under the age of 4 and could have been prevented. 

Anyone with a swimming pool should ensure safety measures are in place, regardless of whether you have a child of your own. 

Above ground pools - One simple way to avoid the possibility of a small child accidentally falling into your pool is to ensure the safety ladder is either latched or the ladder itself is removed.  If you have a pool off a deck, make sure it has a gate that is latched after each use.  Regardless of whether a child is in the house, or outside, safety precautions need to be in place to prevent an accidental drowning. 

Inground pools – It is easy for a child to fall into an inground pool.  The area should be securely fenced.

We recommend to anyone with a pool on your property or to those of you who live near a waterway to review the safety tips with your children.

It is the pool owner’s responsibility to make sure all precautions are taken to ensure a tragic accident will not happen. 

If you or a loved one has been involved in a swimming pool accident, call us now at 1-800-483-2050 or contact us by clicking on Buffalo / Rochester Pool Accident Attorney .

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