California Swimming Pool Accident Lawyers

Bisnar|Chase, California swimming pool accident attorneys, has represented many families and individuals throughout California who have suffered severe injuries or death in a swimming pool. Over 1,000childrren die each year in the United States in water related accidents and swimming pool accidents account for 1/3 of those deaths. The major reason for swimming pool injuries and death is negligence. Builders who improperly design and construct pools may be liable for damages if they are found to be negligent. Negligent pool owners who fail to maintain their pools in good condition and fail to protect small children from the temptation of the pool must also bear responsibility for catastrophic injury and death.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has provided the following guidelines for swimming pool safety.

• Instruct babysitters about potential pool hazards to young children and about the use of protective devices, such as door alarms and latches. Emphasize the need for constant supervision.
• Never leave a child unsupervised near a pool. During social gatherings at or near a pool, appoint a "designated watcher" to protect young children from pool accidents. Adults may take turns being the "watcher." When adults become preoccupied, children are at risk.
• If a child is missing, check the pool first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability. Go to the edge of the pool and scan the entire pool, bottom and surface, as well as the pool area.
• Do not allow a young child in the pool without an adult.
• Do not consider young children to be safe because they have had swimming lessons. Children must be watched closely while swimming.
• Do not use flotation devices as a substitute for supervision.
• Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Babysitters and other caretakers, such as grandparents and older siblings, should also know CPR.
• Keep rescue equipment by the pool. Be sure a telephone is poolside with emergency numbers posted nearby.
• Remove toys from in and around the pool when it is not in use. Toys can attract young children to the pool.
• Never prop open the gate to a pool barrier.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a swimming pool accident, you may be able to recover your damages for negligence.

You have the right to recover your losses and you may be able to file a "PREMISES LIABILITY" claim against a negligent pool owner for not complying with state and county regulations. Or you may be able to file a "PRODUCT LIABILITY" claim against a manufacturer or designer of a pool or spa or any substandard part used in its' manufacture. Contact the Consumer Products Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov for information regarding defective pool and spa equipment.

In addition, you may also be able to file a claim against the pool owner for other forms of "NEGLIGENCE". If you have suffered injuries as a result of any type of negligence, either from the pool manufacturer or pool owner, or both consult an experienced liability attorney immediately.

Bisnar|Chase, California personal injury attorneys, has the experience and resources to properly handle lawsuits against the owners and operators of public and private swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.