Cleveland Swimming Pool Accident Lawyers

While the cool refreshing water is inviting, many people are not aware of the dangers associated with swimming pools. Pools pose a high risk of personal injury, especially to young children. Serious personal injury can be prevented through good supervision and physical safeguards, such as surrounding the pool with a properly designed fence. The following is some important information related to pool safety.

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Pool Accidents are Mostly Preventable

Most pool-related injuries are predictable and preventable by reasonable vigilance on the part of the pool owner and the public. Whether the pool is located in the backyard of another’s home or at a public or landlord’s pool, a simple act of safety vigilance can prevent catastrophic injuries and deaths. Following the simple steps listed below may save the life of a loved one.

Pool Accidents Can Be Reduced by Following Simple Safety Measures:

• Drain entrapment injuries can be prevented if swimmers do not sit or lie at or near drains or intakes.
• Swimming pool owners should ensure that anti-entrapment drain covers are installed.
• Suction from the pool’s drain pipe can also be avoided by installing an automatic pump shut off system or an automatic drain or grate system in the pool’s drain pipe.
• Parents and guardians should always accompany children when entering swimming pools.
• Parents and guardians should encourage the swimming pool facility to implement posted pool rules.

A Pool Owner’s Duty of Reasonable Care

Under Ohio law, the owner or possessor of a swimming pool can be found to be “negligent” if they fail in their duty of reasonable care. What this means is that a pool owner is required to take reasonable measures to make a swimming pool safe. Compliance with applicable statutory regulations does not relieve an individual or establishment of this primary duty to use reasonable care under the circumstances. There are numerous ways in which a swimming pool owner or pool facility can fail to exercise reasonable care– as in inadequate supervision, negligent hiring, improper or non-existence pool maintenance, the lack of a certified lifeguard, and inadequate instructions or warnings.

What Does It Mean to Be Negligent?

The term “negligent” is used to refer to someone that seemingly could have taken more care in a given moment or situation. When a person or organization falls below the reasonable standard of care in any given situation, they may be considered liable for the accident they have caused.

Talk to Us If You Were Injured in a Pool Accident

The Cleveland swimming pool accident lawyers from Spangenberg Shibley & Liber are proficient in handling swimming pool accident lawsuits. Depending on the unique circumstances of your aforementioned injury, there may be limited time you will have to file a claim to see if you have a case. We are only a phone call away and ready to offer you a free, confidential consultation regarding your pool injury lawsuit. We have been the voice of victims for over 80 years, and we may be able to assist you during this stressful time.

To schedule an appointment with one of our accomplished Cleveland swimming pool accident attorneys, please call us at 216-696-3232 or contact us online