A 16-month old girl nearly drowned in a Maricopa County swimming accident involving a backyard play pool. According to a news report, the Arizona swimming pool accident occurred near Van Buren and Dysart Roads in Goodyear. The accident occurred when the girl and her brother were left alone for a short time while the parent watching them stepped away to reposition the garden hose. The boy warned the parent about what was happening and emergency crews arrived to perform CPR. The condition of the young victim is not known.
It only takes a moment of inattention on the part of an adult for a fun day in the sun to turn into a tragedy when water is involved. The importance of swimming pool safety is well documented, but small play pools can be just as dangerous to a young child. Constant supervision is the only way to prevent these accidents.
As this summer begins to heat up, it is important to practice water safety. Toys should not be left near pools. Property owners must remember to have proper fencing and to keep areas with pools closed. Anyone with children should consider seeking CPR training in case of an emergency. Whether your child or the child you are watching is in a swimming pool, spa, bathtub or play pool, it is important that there is an adult supervising them at all times.
If your child was injured in a swimming pool accident due to someone else’s negligence, please contact the skilled swimming pool accident attorneys in Arizona at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. Call us at 602-457-6222 to better understand your legal rights and options in such cases.
