If you lost a loved one to a drowning that occurred in a public or private pool, you can file a claim for compensation. Van Law Firm is dedicated to representing victims of slip and fall injuries, suction entrapment injuries, swimming pool-related injuries, and drownings/wrongful death.
Our Nevada lawyers will strive to bring you the compensation you deserve and hold those at fault accountable for their negligence.
Most Drowning Accidents Occur from Negligence: Let Our Nevada Pool Drowning Lawyer Hold Those At Fault Accountable
While some swimming pool drownings cannot be prevented, many fatal cases result from negligence-related factors, such as poor supervision, lack of maintenance, and attractive nuisances.
Our Nevada pool drowning lawyers can investigate the root cause of the accident to determine if it was due to intentional or reckless actions of the property owner or another party. Some common preventable drowning scenarios in swimming pools include the following:
- Poorly managed area or a tripping hazard around the pool, causing the victim to slip and fall
- Lack of or defective safety equipment, such as a ring buoy or shepherd’s hook
- Broken swimming pool ladder, stairs, pool cover, or fence
- Improper supervision by those responsible for watching and protecting the swimmers
- Lack of signs around the pool warning visitors of dangers
- Overcrowding the pool
- Lack of water clarity
We can help you take legal action and collect restitution for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages caused by the drowning accident.
For a free legal consultation with a pool drowning accidents lawyer serving Nevada, call (725) 900-9000
Our Nevada Pool Drowning Attorneys Can Review the Facts of Your Case to Determine the Liable Party
A public or private property owner, the swimming pool owner, or the operator tends to hold primary liability if someone drowns in their pool due to negligence. Pool owners must implement safety measures to prevent drowning. These may include:
- Installing a fence or another barrier around the pool so people, especially children, do not mistakenly fall into the pool
- Ensuring there’s always someone supervising the occupants in the pool
- Ensuring high-risk individuals, especially children, are not near areas where suction devices are present
- Keep safety devices and emergency kits handy and accessible at all times
- Make sure there’s someone present that knows CPR
- Prohibit those intoxicated from swimming
A Nevada pool drowning lawyer can assess the cause of the drowning accident and determine if the property owner, pool owner, or operator is liable for the death.
Other entities that can also hold fault for pool drowning incidents include:
- Lifeguard:If the drowning accident happened at a public pool while the lifeguard was on duty, you might be able to file a claim against the lifeguard since they are obligated to protect the swimmers from drowning or incurring injuries.
- Parts/Product Manufacturers: Manufacturers of defective pool filters, pool drains, ladders, pool safety gear, or barriers can be held liable if the malfunctioning of a specific part played a role in the drowning accident.
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We Can Help Prove the Negligence of those at Fault
To win a swimming pool drowning claim against the at-fault party, we will use evidence and compelling arguments to prove the following elements of negligence:
- The liable party had a duty of care to keep swimmers safe
- There was a hazard or dangerous condition present on the property
- The hazard or dangerous condition led to a swimmer’s injury or death
- The swimmer’s family incurred damages as a result of the death
The liable party may attempt to deny their role in the accident or even attempt to shift the blame to the victim. The attorney representing your case from our firm will relentlessly fight to ensure you receive the justice and compensation you need to recover from the consequences of the at-fault party’s negligence.
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Seek these Damages with a Pool Drowning Attorney Leading Your Case
If you lost a loved one to a drowning incident, we can help recover a range of damages, including:
- Medical expenses of the decedent
- Lost income
- Funeral and burial costs
- Household services
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident
- Loss of companionship
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of financial support from the deceased
- Loss of guidance and care
We can assimilate evidence proving the presence of the damages and demonstrate its link to the drowning incident so you can receive the compensation you are entitled to.
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Services Offered by Your Lawyer
We understand this is an emotionally and financially taxing time for you. A swimming pool accident attorney managing your case can offer many benefits. For example, you and your family can lean on one another during this difficult time while we handle all legal matters. We are here to fight for the best possible settlement your case deserves.
Some ways we will help with your claim include the following:
- Offering a free case review to discuss the drowning incident
- Identify at-fault parties and prove their negligence with an array of evidence
- Identify the damages you’ve suffered and calculate the value of your case
- Negotiate the best possible settlement from the liable insurance provider
- File a lawsuit or represent your case in trial, if necessary, for maximum compensation
Our team is dedicated to holding whoever was responsible for your loved one’s pool drowning incident accountable for their negligence or misconduct. While financial reparations cannot undo the accident, the compensation we can attain for you may alleviate the financial burden this painful tragedy has inflicted on your life.
Speak With Us to Learn Your Legal Options for Compensation
Van Law is on standby to discuss your case and inform you of all the legal options you have available to pursue justice and compensation. Call us or fill out our quick contact form for a free appointment with us.
During the risk-free, no-obligation meeting, we will learn about the drowning accident, explain how we can help you, and inform you of the next best steps.
No obligation consultations are always free.
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