Las Vegas Swimming Pool Accident Lawyers

Representation for Victims of Swimming Pool Accidents

A relaxing day at the residential, community, or resort swimming pool can quickly turn to tragedy when someone is injured or drowns. Swimming pool accidents devastate many lives each year, especially in Nevada where backyard pools are prominent fixtures. What makes these incidents especially tragic is that they are preventable for the most part.

It is highly recommended that victims and their loved ones look into their legal options as soon as they can after a swimming pool accident in Nevada.

If you or someone you love has suffered considerable losses in a swimming pool accident, you may have a viable premises liability lawsuit on your hands. Call the Las Vegas office of The Husband & Wife Law Team at (702) 380-8000 today to learn more about your rights and options. You may be entitled to compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

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Common Forms of Pool Owner Negligence

All pool owners, whether of a private residence or business, are expected to maintain a safe premise for swimmers and other attendees. In other words, they have a standard duty of care to all visitors and/or patrons. Any violation of this duty constitutes negligence, which can be met with a liability claim. Common forms of pool owner negligence include:

• Inadequate personnel and supervision;
• Inadequate signage designating depth;
• Improper chemical treatment of pool water;
• Dangerous or defective pool drain cover;
• Broken tile flooring around the pool;
• Trip-conducive objects left on the floor of pool area; and/or
• Unsecured barrier and/or gate around the pool area.

While everyone can experience a swimming pool accident, children are especially vulnerable. There should always be adequate and attentive adult supervision when children are in the pool, no exceptions.

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The Consequences of Swimming Pool Accidents in Las Vegas

When you think of a swimming pool accident, fatal drowning is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And yes, many lives are tragically lost in swimming pool drowning incidents each year. However, there are victims who survive but walk away with irreparable brain damage due to hypoxia. In either case, the costs can be heavy. Death often comes with great mental anguish and emotional suffering in addition to hefty medical and funeral expenses. Survivors may retain their lives, but lose normality and become saddled with all kinds of financial and mental burdens.

Compensation does not make all the problems go away, but it can make the aftermath along with the recovery process much easier.

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Well Regarded Las Vegas Personal Injury Law Firm

The Husband & Wife Law Team have been in operation for many years, helping countless people in the southwestern region put their lives back together after an accident. You may choose to deal with your claim case alone; however, you may not be ready for the complications and pitfalls involved in the process. Please let our Las Vegas accident attorneys provide you with legal representation so you can get what you need for a better future.

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Additional Information

• Oxygen Deprivation Due to Drowning - Merck Manual
• Unintentional Drowning: Get the Facts - CDC