Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming, a common activity, can unfortunately be a huge cause of tragedy. According to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 390 deaths a year on average are attributed to drowning in a swimming pool.  

Pool related injuries are common to both adults and children. 

Common Swimming Pool Injuries 

Pool based injuries are often a result due to design flaws or low-quality equipment, not just due to poor swimming skills. Some pool injuries involving negligence include:  

• Slip-and-fall injuries (sprains, broken bones, and more); 
• Concussions or spinal injuries from diving in unexpectedly shallow pools; 

• Lacerations from sharp edges or rough surfaces; 
• Skin irritation caused by pool chemicals; 
• Entrapment from a drain suction 

Causes of Swimming Pool Injuries 

Many swimming pools lack basic and essential protection. Some common safety hazards include: 

• Lack of barriers 
• Faulty ladders 
• Excessively shallow ends 
• Lack of anti-entrapment devices 

• Loose tiles or other pool deck hazards 

Public pools may possess design defects due to inattentive lifeguards or other negligent staff.  

Why MKS Law for your Swimming Pool Accident? 

MKS Law can help you determine what prompted your accident and who should be held accountable. We can help you navigate locating evidence or witness testimony regarding your accident. It may be possible to recover significant damages including costs that cover medical care, hospital expenses, rehabilitation, loss of wages from work for recovery, and pain and suffering costs.