A 4-year-old boy was killed in a Phoenix child swimming pool accident that occurred at his own home. According to a news report, the fatal swimming pool accident occurred near Thunderbird Road and 14th Avenue in Phoenix. The child’s mother was unloading groceries when the boy fell into the pool. The authorities state that the boy may have been in the pool for up to 15 minutes before he was found. A neighbor apparently told officials that the boy was riding his bike near the pool when he fell in. He did not know how to swim and the pool did not have a fence around it.
According to the report, this was the second child drowning in one week in Phoenix and the 20th fatal swimming pool accident in city this year. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10 people die everyday in the Unites States as a result of unintentional drowning accidents. One in five people killed in drowning accidents are aged 14 or younger. Drowning often results in death or injuries that can cause permanent disabilities such as irreversible brain damage.
Swimming pool accident prevention starts with homeowners. Pools should be fenced in and gated. The gates should have working locks. Doors leading to pool areas should be locked as well. Toys should not be left in or near a swimming pool. Children should not be near the water without constant supervision. Children should never run or play around a pool.
Depending on the circumstances, injured victims or their families may seek compensation for injuries, damages and losses that occur as a result of swimming pool accidents. Property owners can be held liable for accidents that occur on their premises, especially if it is caused by their negligence. Clubs, governmental agencies or private entities that operate swimming pools can also be held liable for accidents that occur on their properties.
The experienced swimming pool accident attorneys in Phoenix at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help families understand their legal rights and options in such cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in a swimming pool accident in Arizona, please contact us at 602-457-6222 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
