Drowning Accidents

During the summer, the temperature in Dallas can hit unimaginable heights. It makes sense that so many Texans enjoy relaxing by the pool during such intense heat waves. Sadly, this method of cooling down can be as dangerous as it is refreshing. From drowning to waterborne illnesses, if you take a dip in a negligently managed pool, you may find yourself spending the summer recovering from a major injury.

We at The Lenahan Law Firm understand the danger that pools can present. We have helped countless clients get the compensation they deserve after suffering from catastrophic injuries at the hands of negligent individuals. If your Dallas pool accident was the result of someone else’s negligence, then you deserve to recover all the damages you suffered, and then some. Call our firm at (214) 295-1008 to get top-notch legal aid.

In the state of Texas, all property owners are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for their visitors—be it the owner of a home, public pool, hotel, school, etc. While they cannot be expected to foresee every possible danger or hazard that may arise on the premises, they are legally obligated to take “reasonable” precautions.

So, what exactly does this mean? Apart from ensuring that the property has been designed per proper building codes, property owners and/or managers are also responsible for conducting routine maintenance, remedying hazardous conditions in a timely manner, and taking other reasonably prudent measures to ensure their guests’ safety. Should they fail to do so, they would be liable for any injuries that are suffered on the premises as a result in a premises liability claim—which, in cases of drowning and swimming pool accidents, could even include a fatality.

There are a number of things that can go wrong during a visit to the pool. That is why there are such strict regulations on what a pool owner should do in order to ensure everyone’s safety, hence why lifeguards, anti-slip tiles, and depth signs are commonplace at public pools. These are all measures that pools should take to protect their swimmers from catastrophic injuries. They must also make sure their equipment and filters are running properly, as any defective equipment could easily lead to an electrocution or drowning. If these basic requirements are not followed, it could result in: