Blog: Swimming Pool Accidents

Pools offer a welcome escape from Nevada’s intense summer heat. From hotel pools on the Las Vegas Strip to residential backyard pools and apartment complexes, they are everywhere throughout the state. But pools also pose serious risks when safety is neglected. A fun day in the water can turn tragic in seconds due to a …

During the summer, swimming pools can be the center of a community or even the center of a home. While they can be a fun and engaging way to spend time with your family, friends, and neighbors, swimming pools have their own risks and dangers. A 2019 report from the U.S.  If you have suffered …

Most of us have an innate sense of caution in and around swimming pools, because we know the dangers of a potential drowning or near-drowning incident. Unfortunately, however, not everyone is aware of those risks, especially young children and adult swimmers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These incidents happen every year, with more …

Most of us have an innate caution in and around water and swimming pools, in the sense that we know the risks of potential drowning or near-drowning accidents. However, these concerns aren’t necessarily universal, as more drowning victims die each year across the U.S. Usually, it is easy to see why these accidents arise after …

Most parents jump at the opportunity to take their children swimming because it’s a great way for them to have fun and get a little exercise. While we would never argue against this, we would simply say that proper safety measures and supervision are paramount anytime children are in or around the pool, as children …

It’s no secret that children have a tendency to get themselves into trouble, which can sometimes spell disaster for them as well as their families. Swimming pool drownings are unfortunately one of the most common examples of this, and parents everywhere should be aware of the potential risks that may lead to a drowning incident. …

When it comes time to shed our winter clothes and have fun by the pool, we usually aren’t concerned about safety, or lack thereof. Unfortunately, however, there are numerous ways in which we can suffer an injury at a swimming pool, more than just drownings or near-drownings. One such risk that many swimmers may not …