Swimming pools are a great way to cool off in the Tennessee heat. But without proper supervision and security, they can become dangerous safety hazards for children. Property owners have a responsibility to keep pool areas safe. If you or your child are injured due to an unsafe swimming pool, Ponce Law can help you hold the responsible parties accountable for their negligence.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys want to help protect your rights to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We have the experience to push back on the big insurance companies and help get you the best possible results. Contact a Nashville swimming pool accident lawyer at our firm anytime—just call 615-235-0272 or complete a free initial consultation form.
Although many different factors can contribute to swimming pool injuries, there are two common factors for accidents:
Adults and lifeguards have a duty to supervise children within close proximity to a pool at all times. It can take only a few minutes for an unattended child to drown after jumping or falling into a pool.
Swimming pools are required by law to be fenced with a locked gate to prevent unseen or uninvited guests from falling or jumping into the water. Yet many pools lack these forms of protection, leaving nearby children at risk of serious injury or death.
Swimming pool decks and concrete can become extremely slippery when wet, causing a slip and fall risk for anyone nearby.
Defective slides, ladders, and diving boards can cause serious injuries to pool users.
When swimming pool drain grates are too large, hair, fingers, or clothing can become caught and cause victims to drown.
No matter how your child’s pool accident happened, our legal professionals in Nashville have the knowledge to investigate the accident and build a strong claim on your family’s behalf.
Swimming pools are fun, but the dangers they can cause are very real, resulting in everything from cuts and bruises to permanent disability and even death. Examples of swimming pool injuries in Nashville may include:
Small children are especially at risk of serious injury or death in a pool on private property, and pool owners need to know that they can be held liable for those injuries even if the children were trespassing. This is because of something called “attractive nuisance” laws.
Attractive nuisance doctrine states that children are not capable of recognizing the dangers of playing in a pool unsupervised, but adults are. Adults should also know that swimming pools are so attractive to small children that they may attempt to trespass in order to swim, so adults must take extra precautions to prevent this.
To help prevent injuries to both invited guests and trespassing children, follow these steps:
At Ponce Law, we want to help you get the compensation you deserve. Our Nashville swimming pool accident lawyer serves clients in the Nashville metro, Goodlettsville, and surrounding areas, and we can help you with your claim with no money down—that’s our No Fee Guarantee®! So give us a call today and get the professional legal help you need.
