According to CDC, drowning is the second most common cause of fatality among children between 5 and 14. And those who manage to survive often suffer from permanent brain damage because of the lack of oxygen for a significant amount of time in a near-drowning accident. Statistics also show that 16,000 individuals are rushed ER for near drownings, and almost half are hospitalized.
By law, all landowners in Nevada (residential or commercial) are responsible for swimming pool drownings and accidents that occur on their properties. Every landowner must ensure swimming pool safety. Hence, this burden of responsibility requires numerous actions to optimize swimmer safety.
Though not all swimming pool accidents are preventable, many could be prevented if property owners take due care. According to Nevada law, all swimming pool owners must routinely inspect pool hazards and schedule repairs when needed.
Improper poolside safety is negligence. Hence, property owners shall be liable in a drowning accident in Nevada for negligence and unsecured pools. So, if you or a loved one has suffered from a drowning accident or lifelong disabilities because of the landowner’s carelessness, you may be eligible for a claim.
It is vital to understand that property owners with pools or commercial owners of water parks owe the public a duty of care. For example, hotels in Nevada should follow general standards of poolside maintenance.
They shall be accountable for drowning accidents caused by incorrectly installed diving boards, designs that make swimming pool areas unnecessarily slippery, inadequate fencing, and other negligent causes. Failure to have trained and attentive lifeguards on duty to respond to accidents fast when the pool is open also shows the property owner’s negligence.
Similarly, landowners can be liable for wanton or willful misbehavior if they permit youngsters onto their property, knowing the dangers of an unsecured pool. They are liable if they fail to install a fence with a self-locking or self-closing gate. In such a situation, they may be found responsible for inflicting intentional wanton and willful injury.
Types of Damages You Can Recover
Among the many types of damages that you can recover in a drowning accident in Nevada include the following:
- Medical expense
- Punitive damages
- Loss of quality and enjoyment of life
- Loss of earning potential due to lifelong disability
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and psychological damages
- Funeral expenses (in case of death)
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
The Bourassa Law Group is a committed group of Nevada personal injury lawyers who are compassionate and work relentlessly to get clients fairly compensated. Call us at 1-800-870-8910 for a free consultation today! Discuss your drowning accident case with us, and we’ll help you file your claim.
We’ll assist you at every step, from evidence collection to paperwork and pursuing a fair settlement. Don’t let a swimming pool owner get away with negligence. Let us represent your case and get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
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