Swimming Pool Dangers
It’s been especially hot in Middle Tennessee over the past several days. With the mercury rising, many residents are looking for relief from the heat by the pool. The Nashville swimming pool accident lawyers at Ponce Law explain it’s important to keep safety in mind by the swimming pool. That’s why we’d like to make you aware of some of one of the greatest risks you will face near a swimming pool—diving accidents.
Diving Accidents
Going into the water headfirst can be a hazard if you don’t know the water’s depth. Almost 60 percent of swimming pool diving accidents occur in less than four feet of water. Around 17 percent of diving accidents are the result of attempting to do difficult tricks. Surprisingly, diving boards are very rarely a contributing factor to diving accidents, considering less than ten percent of diving injuries or fatalities involve a diving board.
To bring into perspective just how common diving accidents are, Smokey Barn News reports that an Orlinda, Tennessee, man was airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center after being involved in a diving accident at a Robertson County pool yesterday.
Stay Safe
The Nashville personal injury lawyers at Ponce Law encourage you to never swim alone or run near the pool. Also, remember not to dive into the water unless you know it’s at least 12 feet deep.