A 1-year-old boy was critically injured in a swimming pool accident when he went out an open door and fell into the pool. According to AZFamily.com, the serious Arizona swimming pool accident injury occurred near 58th Avenue and Indian School Road. The young victim was not breathing when paramedics arrived and remains hospitalized in critical condition. It is unclear if the child lived at the home or was visiting. It has been reported that the pool did not have a fence around it.
Under Arizona Statute 36-1681, swimming pools must “be entirely enclosed by at least a five foot wall, fence or other barrier.” Property owners must provide safe conditions for their visitors. If a swimming pool accident occurs on your property, you could, as the property owner, be held liable for the incident. This is especially true if property owners do not have safety barriers or fail to provide proper supervision.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the third leading cause of fatalities among children ages 1 to 4. Near drowning incidents often result in catastrophic injuries such as brain damage. Many of these tragic accidents can be prevented if proper safety measures are taken. This Phoenix swimming pool accident reminds us about the importance of constant supervision and safety barriers around the pool, especially with spring and summer quickly approaching. Doors or gates leading to a pool area should have locks and fences should not have openings large enough for a child to get through.
The dedicated Phoenix child swimming pool accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. work to protect the rights of Arizona families. If your child has been injured in a Phoenix swimming pool accident, please contact our law office at 602-978-6400 to find out how we can help.
