Pool Accident Lawyers Houston, Texas

The truth behind swimming pool accidents in Houston and throughout the country is they happen more often than you think; drowning ranks among the top five leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year alone, Texas tied with only one other state in the country for the largest number of child drownings; 40.

Some of these horrific pool accidents occurred in Harris County, leaving parents, siblings, relatives, and friends devastated by these tragic losses — many of which could have been avoided.

 Our Houston pool accident attorneys understand that you do not have to lose a child to be severely impacted by the injuries that can occur while swimming. Whether you have been hurt by a pool owner’s negligence, or have tragically lost a loved one in a pool accident, we want to hear your case, so we can help you hold the responsible party accountable for your financial needs going forward.

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How Many People Are Injured In Pool Accidents Each Year?

According to the CDC, approximately ten people die from unintentional drownings each day throughout the country; 1 in 5 of those people are children aged 14 and younger.

Swimming pool accidents in Houston are not only responsible for an unreasonable number of deaths throughout the county, but for every child who dies from drowning, another five receives emergency medical care for nonfatal submersion injuries.

What Are The Most Common Types of Pool Accidents In Houston, Texas?

Most accidents with injuries — whether on our roadways, in retail locations, or swimming pools — occur because of the negligent actions or inactions of another.

Some of the most common types of Houston pool accidents can include:

• Alcohol or drug use
• Damaged or absent pool ladders
• Defective parts in or around the pool
• Faulty wiring and electrical outlets
• Improper or unsafe pool toys
• Improperly trained or absent pool staff in public locations
• Inadequate pool lighting
• Inadequate pool maintenance
• Lack of barriers
• Lack of close supervision in private locations
• Missing indicators that designate shallow versus deep ends of the pool
• Missing safety equipment
• Slips and falls
• Stuck in drains
• Unsafe diving boards or slides

More than 50% of drowning victims treated in emergency departments require hospitalization or are transferred to receive further care for their injuries. Unfortunately, some of these injuries can be severe, especially when lengthy submersion has occurred, cutting off oxygen to the brain.

Traumatic brain injuries require long-term care that can change your life, and you should not be held responsible for the costs and requirements associated with your injuries. Our Houston pool accident lawyers will determine who is responsible and hold them accountable, so you can get the care you need without financial worry.

Who Is Responsible For Swimming Pool Injuries In Houston?

Outlining the circumstances of your pool accident and injuries requires an experienced attorney who can investigate the location of the accident, preserve evidence, and prove that the property owner or operator was responsible for the injuries that resulted.

When it comes to children, their swimming pool injuries often fall into two separate categories of negligent parties, including those that occurred last year:

• 47% of child swimming pool injuries occurred at a residential swimming pool
• 27% of child swimming pool injuries occurred at a public pool or spa

Sadly, outside of birth defects, children ages one to four years old die from drowning more than any other cause of death in the United States. These tragic circumstances are heartbreaking and require a compassionate approach to producing results, so families can take the time they need to grieve.

Each Houston swimming pool accident is unique, and so it the person who is responsible for the injuries that result, but the law states that the following must be true for our attorneys to act:

• The property owner/responsible person or party owed the person or party a duty of reasonable care
• The property owner/responsible person or party breached their duty either through careless action or inaction
• You suffered an injury because of the breach of care
• You suffered damages from this injury

Houston Swimming pool accidents are complex and require an experienced legal team to produce results. At the Nava Law Group, P.C., we focus on the facts of each case we represent and provide a skilled evaluation of your overall financial needs, so no detail is left to chance as we pursue the best outcome available for your unique case.

Contact Our Skilled Houston Swimming Pool Accident Attorneys Today For A Free Consultation

The common misconception with swimming pool injuries is that the swimmer — or their chaperone — is responsible for any injury that occurs during their visit, but that is simply not true.

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one to swimming pool negligence in Houston, contact our Houston pool Accident lawyers at the Nava Law Group, P.C. right away at (713) 661-9900 to find the solutions you need to hold the responsible party accountable for your losses.