Swimming Pool Accidents
Drownings and pool injuries caused by unfenced pools, broken drain covers, and missing safety equipment.
Free Case ReviewSwimming pools are a common feature at hotels, apartment complexes, condos, water parks, and private homes across Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia. They’re also the site of devastating, preventable injuries every year. Drownings, near-drownings, and serious pool-related injuries often happen because an owner ignored basic safety requirements that exist precisely to prevent these tragedies.
How Swimming Pool Accidents Happen
Most pool injuries we see trace back to a small number of recurring failures:
- Unfenced or improperly gated pools accessible to children
- Self-latching, self-closing gates that no longer work
- Missing or broken drain covers that create dangerous suction
- Inadequate supervision at hotel, apartment, and resort pools
- Slippery, unmaintained pool decks without proper drainage
- No posted depth markers, “No Diving” signs, or rescue equipment
- Defective ladders, slides, and diving boards
- Inadequately chlorinated water that causes serious illness
Drowning and Near-Drowning Injuries
Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 4, and even non-fatal drownings can cause permanent brain damage from oxygen deprivation. The first minutes matter, and so do the months and years of medical care that follow. We work with neurologists, pediatric specialists, and life-care planners to make sure every cost — current and future — is part of the case.
Who Can Be Held Responsible
Depending on the facts, a claim may be brought against the property owner, the hotel or apartment company, a property management firm, a pool service or maintenance company, or a manufacturer of defective pool equipment. Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia each have specific pool safety laws and codes — and we know how to use those rules to establish negligence.
Talk to a Swimming Pool Accident Attorney
If your child or family member was hurt in a pool, call us at 504-269-3870. Consultations are free and confidential, and we move quickly to preserve evidence. Learn more about our Premises Liability work.