Did you know that child injuries resulting from drowning are the second leading cause of death for kids aged 1 to 14 years old? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional drowning kills 10 people each day, two of whom are 14 years old or younger.
In related news, a drowning accident was reported Monday in south Phoenix after a 7-year-old boy was found at the bottom of a pool while attending an Independence Day party (AZ Central 07/05/2011).
According to the Phoenix Fire Department, the unidentified victim became the 11th person to die this year in Phoenix from drowning.
Family members found the boy at the bottom of a small, murky pool and he was given CPR before being transported to a Phoenix hospital.
Seventeen adults and 20 children were present at the party before the fatal accident happened.
Phoenix Fire Department adds that it was the 40th drowning call they have received for this year and that out of the 11 drowning deaths, five of the victims were children.
To protect kids from drowning accidents, make sure they are not left unattended at all times when near bodies of water. Keep bathroom doors closed and the backyard pool covered when unused. Also, do not leave an older child to look after younger ones. Instead, adults should be looking after them.
If you r child has been the victim of a drowning accident in Arizona and would like to receive compensation related to a personal injury, call our child swimming pool accident attorneys in Arizona at (480) 389-2463 for a free consultation.
