Miami Pool Drowning Accident Attorney

Swimming pool accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. When a property owner, lifeguard, or supervisor is negligent in keeping swimmers safe, the risk of a swimming pool drowning accident spikes. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable attorneys have years of practice handling swimming pool and other premises liability lawsuits.

If you or a family member suffered serious injuries in a swimming pool accident in Miami, Florida, contact us today by calling (305) 638-4143. We can work through your case and help you gain restitution for your damages.

We provide a comprehensive support system for each client who comes to us for counsel. From the initial accident investigation to the final settlement agreement or verdict, we’ll be there for you every step of the way. We go above and beyond to fulfill your needs and make you feel heard. We are a go-to firm in Florida when it comes to proven, results-driven personal injury litigation.

Pool Drowning Statistics in Florida

According to data from the CDC, the primary cause of death for children between 1 and 4 years old is drowning. The setting for most of these heart-wrenching incidents is the swimming pool. For each child under the age of 18 who loses their life to drowning, there are an additional 7 who manage to survive but require immediate treatment after experiencing nonfatal drowning incidents. In Florida, somewhere between 80 and 100 children tragically die every year in drownings. It is up to swimming pool owners, product manufacturers, lifeguards, and parents to ensure the safety of swimming children.

The following risk factors affect the probability of drowning accidents:

• Swimming Lessons: Taking formal swimming lessons can reduce drowning risk for kids and young adults.
• Pool Fencing: Adequate pool fencing prevents unsupervised access. A four-sided isolation fence that separates the pool area from the house cuts drowning risk by 83% compared to three-sided yard fencing.
• Supervision Gap: Drowning can occur silently in any water source. Vigilance is crucial, whether in lakes, pools, bathtubs, or even buckets.
• Risk by Location: Drowning risks differ with age. Infants drown mainly in bathtubs. Home pools are riskier for children ages 1–4. Natural water accounts for 40% of drownings for ages 5-14, while pools constitute about 30%. For ages 15+, over half of drownings happen in lakes, rivers, or oceans.
• Life Jackets: Life jackets are essential, particularly for boating and swimming. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 658 boating-related deaths in 2021—81% died by drowning, and 83% of these people were not wearing life jackets.

Drowning vs. Near-Drowning

Drowning technically refers to a fatal water-related accident, in which the victim does not get enough oxygen to survive. Near-drowning refers to a non-fatal swimming pool accident, in which the victim almost dies but survives the incident. Near-drowning can deprive the brain of oxygen enough to cause permanent brain damage, coma, and eventually death. Both drowning and near-drowning are tragic accidents that can change your life forever. Our lawyers can help with both in Miami.

Who Is Liable in a Swimming Pool Accident?

Determining liability for your swimming pool accident is one of the first steps toward obtaining compensation. If you wish to fight for the costs of your hospital bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other expenses through an insurance claim or the civil justice system, you must identify the liable party or the one at fault for your accident.

The most common liable parties in swimming pool accident cases are as follows:

• Swimming pool or property owner
• Hotel, spa, or other company with the swimming pool
• A public entity that owns a public pool
• Lifeguard or pool supervisor
• Party in charge of swimming pool maintenance
• Product manufacturer

A lawyer can investigate your swimming pool accident and help you determine the liable party. He or she can then take care of filing your personal injury, premises liability, or wrongful death lawsuit against the party with the county courts. Using a Miami drowning accident lawyer to fight for compensation can maximize your financial recovery.

Why Do You Need a Lawyer?

On top of dealing with liability and the claims filing process, a top rated personal injury lawyer can make sure insurance companies don’t take advantage of you. A lawyer has the power to take an insurer to court, which may often be reason enough to garner a better settlement amount. Hiring a pool drowning accident attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Contact Our Miami Pool Drowning Lawyers Today

If you or a loved one was seriously injured due to a pool drowning incident, we can help you find out if you have grounds for a claim. We’ll listen to what happened and help your family through every step of the process.

Call (305) 638-4143 to request your free consultation.