Long Island Drowning Accident AttorneyDrowning & Wrongful DeathMost drownings occur during the summer months and involve young children. A child's drowning can devastate a family, especially if the accident was the result of another person's negligence. Drownings frequently occur in places such as: - A neighbor's swimming pool
- Recreational center pools
- Hotel pools
- Apartment complex pools
Property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure a pool on their premises is fenced, properly maintained and safe to use. If a loved one was in a fatal or serious drowning accident that was the result of another person or entity's negligence, contact a Long Island personal injury lawyer from The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. to find out if a claim can be filed under wrongful death and personal injury compensation laws. Drowning Accident ClaimsNear-drownings can result in serious injuries such as spinal cord trauma, neurological damage, brain injuries, head injuries and broken bones. Many drowning accidents occur when a pool isn't properly fenced or gated, the gate lock is left open, the lock or latch doesn't work properly, the ladder leading out of the pool is in the wrong position and cannot be accessed, or there was a lack of supervision. Drownings have also occurred due to the entrapment of a person's hair, limb or body in the pool's drain. Our firm will conduct an extensive investigation to determine the cause of a drowning accident, and aggressively pursue damages if the incident was the result of another individual's negligence. We have over three decades of experience representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and can provide you with valuable legal advice and caring assistance when pursuing a claim. Contact a Long Island drowning accident lawyer for knowledgeable representation if you or a loved one were injured in a drowning accident. |