A 9-year-old boy saved his 2-year-old sister from drowning in a Mesa swimming pool accident. According to a news report in The Arizona Republic, the swimming pool accident occurred on South Athena in Mesa. The young victim somehow fell into the swimming pool and was in the water for a few moments before her mother pulled her out of the water. Her 9-year-old brother performed CPR on her until help arrived. The victim began to breathe on her own as she was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have stated that the boy’s actions helped save his sister’s life and that the pool had no barrier around it.
Arizona pool owners must adhere to a number of rules and regulations. Under Arizona Statute 36,1681: “A swimming pool, or other contained body of water that contains water eighteen inches or more in depth at any point and that is wider than eight feet at any point and is intended for swimming, shall be protected by an enclosure surrounding the pool area.” Pool owners would also be well-advised to stay abreast of current pool ownership laws and to keep children away from pool areas unless proper supervision is provided.
The family of an Arizona swimming pool child injury victim may pursue financial compensation by filing a civil lawsuit on their child’s behalf. Depending upon the circumstances, compensation may be available for damages including hospital bills. Near drowning incidents have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries among children such as brain damage.
The Mesa swimming pool accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help victims and their families obtain fair and full compensation for their losses. If your child has been injured in a swimming pool accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, please contact us at 480-753-4534 for a no-cost consultation.
