Swimming and Diving Accidents

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At the law firm of Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC our personal injury lawyers have built up many years of experience representing people who have suffered injuries in swimming and diving accidents.

Such accidents can occur in residential, hotel, or public swimming pools, in water parks, beaches, lakes, rivers, and even in hot tubs. Swimming pools and hot tubs present an especially dangerous hazard for toddlers and small children when they are left uncovered and the child is unsupervised.

Some accident scenarios

• Diving board accidents
• Diving into shallow water
• Lack of supervision
• Failure to cover the pool or hot tub
• Inadequate fencing
• Inadequate warning signs
• No lifeguards or improperly trained lifeguards
• Improperly designed or constructed pools
• Failure to maintain the pool in good condition
• Alcohol or drug use

Owners and operators of all pools used by the public have a legal responsibility to provide a safe environment. A homeowner has that responsibility also, when guests are invited.

If you have suffered a diving injury or been injured in a swimming pool accident, you may be able to file a premises liability claim against the responsible owner of the pool. You would need to prove that the owner was negligent, that negligence caused an injury, and that damages occurred as a result of that injury.

Recoverable damages could include medical expenses, loss of wages, and other foreseeable damages resulting from the injury. You can also file a personal injury action against any individual whose negligence caused you to suffer a swimming or diving injury.

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The law firm of Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC can help you with your swimming pool or diving accident lawsuit. Our personal injury and premises liability attorneys are highly experienced and can fight vigorously for your fair compensation. Please email us to set up your initial consultation and review of your claim.

If you have questions or comments please contact us.

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