SC Swimming Pool Accident Lawyers
With the sweltering South Carolina humidity, many homeowners, neighborhoods, and local country clubs have a pool. While it may be relaxing to relax by the pool or jump in and cool off, a swimming pool accident can result in a life altering disability or even death in just seconds.
Pool Accidents Caused by Negligence
Many accident and deaths occur due to the negligence of the owner or management company. Those responsible for maintaining the pool are required to provide adequate warnings and notice of the depth of the pool. Safety equipment must be available and in good condition. Fencing and pool alarms should be in place and working. Even with the proper safety mechanisms in place, a lifeguard on duty may have received inadequate training or simply not be paying attention. In the event of negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Pool Accidents Caused by Defective Design
The strength of the suction of intake drains have trapped children’s hair and clothing underwater resulting in deadly consequences. Similarly, defective slides and diving boards can cause injury resulting in lost wages and permanent disability. The products liability lawyers at the Strom Law Firm, LLC will review your products liability case free of charge.
Recovering from a Near Drowning Accident
The advances in medicine may save a near drowning victim from dying, but the reality is that the lasting effects of oxygen deprivation may cause brain damage. The effects of a near drowning accident depend upon the length of time their body was deprived of oxygen and can include loss of basic functioning, memory problems, and traumatic brain injury. According to statistics, typical medical costs for a near-drowning victim can range from $75,000 for initial emergency room treatment to $180,000 a year for long-term care; the cost of a single near-drowning that results in brain damage can exceed more than $4.5 million. In addition to mounting medical bills, a near drowning victim may be out of work and completely and permanently disabled requiring future medical care.
If you or a loved one have been injured or died in a swimming pool accident, let us focus on protecting your rights while you focus on getting better. Contact the South Carolina accident attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC today for a free consultation. 803.252.4800
