New York Drowning Accident Injury Attorneys

Every summer people head to the pool to cool off and have fun splashing with their friends. Unfortunately, over 1,000 children die annually due to water-related accidents, as well as thousands of adults. Serious injuries may result from swimming and diving accidents, including bone fractures, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and brain injuries. Large amounts of water are not necessary for a drowning to occur. It only takes 2 inches of water to place children at risk of drowning. The following items may pose a drowning threat: bathtubs, buckets, toilets, spas, hot tubs, landscape ponds, sinks, and fish tanks.

Swimming pools can be great fun and exercise for people of all ages. The following are some swimming pool safety tips to help keep you and you loved ones safe:

• Every pool should be equipped with a 4 foot tall gate with a functional child-proof lock
• Always have an adult supervise when children are swimming
• Use pool covers (manual or power) when pool is not in use
• Have children attend swimming class to learn proper swimming and pool safety procedures
• Only use approved floatation devices for your children
• Never swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Do not dive or jump into the shallow end of the pool
• Children or adults should never swim alone

If you or a loved one has been injured in a drowning or diving accident in New York, the pool owner or manager may be held legally responsible for the damages occurring on the premises. They may compensate you for the medical expenses related to the injury, which may be very expensive, as well as lost wages, pain and suffering, and other accident-related expenses.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a drowning or diving accident contact the New York Drowning Accident Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.