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Has a loved one of yours been injured in a pool? Have you lost someone you love in a drowning accident? The resulting grief, physical pain and financial strains can be devastating. It may seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. You should consider seeking advice from a Florida pool accident lawyer. Our compassionate personal injury attorneys have helped others like yourself navigate the difficult times ahead.
According to the CDC, there are 3,536 pool drownings every year in the U.S. That means someone drowns in a pool nearly every 2 hours. Each state has its own safety rules governing pools. Florida has made it a criminal offense to violate these safety rules. Unfortunately, many people and corporations do not follow pool safety guidelines and it’s a deadly mistake.
If the appropriate safety rules were followed, it would save thousands each year. So what can you do to ensure your pool is safe for your family and guests? Let’s start by taking a look at some specific pool construction laws. In Florida, pools are required to have enclosures in order to prevent kids from easily accessing them.
Florida Statutes, Chapter 515 requires at least one of the following:
Florida homeowners who violate these rules could end up facing serious criminal charges.
Homeowners in Florida are often surprised to learn just how many legal requirements are in place for residential swimming pools. Here are just a few of them to keep in mind:
Commercial Safety laws and guidelines are at the center of all our firm’s drowning and injury cases involving hotels and public pools.
In addition to the residential requirements listed above, commercial pools must abide by an additional set of rules and regulations. These dictate things like pool markers, signs, lifeguards, textured surfaces, water slides, floating rope lines, dimensions of walls and corners.
Each pool case we’ve taken on is different, but one thing we consistently see is corners that get cut in this area. It’s not safe to assume that a popular public pool is actually following all the safety rules. If you have lost someone or have been injured at a public pool, call our personal injury law firm immediately. The video of the incident will be destroyed soon. Our lawyers will contact the pool immediately to preserve the evidence.
The truth is that our law firm has worked with many clients who have suffered a tragedy like this. As a homeowner, it is important to understand and enforce the pool safety rules Florida’s government has in place. This is the best way to prevent future accidents and tragic drownings. Additionally, our personal injury law firm will do everything in our power to hold corporate entities responsible when they don’t take steps to keep their public pools safe. If you have a possible case or you’re simply seeking legal advice, please contact a Florida pool accident attorney at (727) 821-3195.
If you have lost a loved one due to drowning, you could be compensated if the responsible party had not followed the appropriate pool safety rules. This will never replace the incredible loss you have suffered, but our firm would work tirelessly to ensure you receive the financial support you deserve in this situation. We provide legal consultation where we will review the specifics of your case and will tell you if you have a claim for wrongful death or injury claim due to a pool accident.
Every case our Florida pool injury attorneys have ever taken was covered by a commercial insurance policy or homeowner’s liability and umbrella insurance. If the death or injury resulted from mechanical problems such as electrocution or poor construction of the pool, you may have a legitimate claim. Often in a situation like that, a good lawyer can get compensation from the construction company who negligently built, repaired or maintained the pool.
While Herman & Wells cannot undo what has already happened, we are often able to ease the financial burden for the survivors so they can focus on healing.
You can fill out the contact form on this page or call our firm at (727) 821-3195. A Florida pool accident lawyer is ready to help you.