A 6-year-old girl was hospitalized following a swimming pool accident at a YMCA facility in Maricopa County. According to a news report in The Arizona Republic, the Arizona swimming pool accident occurred at the YMCA at Litchfield and Thomas Roads in Goodyear. The young victim of this injury accident was underwater for less than a minute. She was conscious and coughing up water and fire officials have stated that she is expected to survive. It is not clear if the YMCA had a lifeguard on duty or what may have led to the near-drowning incident.
Public swimming pool accidents are handled differently than private swimming pool incidents. There are a number of potential liable parties following a public swimming pool accident. Did the accident occur because of dangerous conditions in or around the pool? Was the pool operator aware of potential dangers at the facility? Was the injury accident related to a defective or dangerous piece of pool equipment? Were there enough, trained lifeguards on duty at the time? Did the employees follow all safety procedures? There are many questions that must be asked in order to determine fault and liability in swimming pool accidents involving public facilities.
Depending upon the circumstances, compensation may be available for the victim or the victim’s family. Injured victims of swimming pool accidents in such cases can seek compensation for all medical expenses and rehabilitation costs associated with the incident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona swimming pool accident, please contact the experienced Phoenix swimming pool accident attorneys of The Breyer Law Offices P.C in order to obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights. Call us at 602-457-6222 to find out how we can help you secure compensation and hold the negligent parties accountable.
