Boating & Recreational Accidents
Florida Swimming Pool Accident Cases
There are thousands of swimming pool accidents each year in Florida. Unfortunately, each year in the US several hundred children under the age of five drown in residential swimming pools and spas and thousands more are treated in emergency rooms. Pool accidents, diving accidents and other swimming related accidents are the second leading cause of death of children under 14 years of age.
Types & Causes of Swimming Pool Accidents & Injuries:
These are just a partial list of the more common types of swimming pool accidents and injuries:
- Lack of, or Inadequate Pool Fences
- Diving Boards
- Slippery Surfaces
- Pool & Spa Drains / Too Much Suction
- Trapped by Pool Covers
- Poor or Improper Pool Maintenance
- Improperly Designed and Constructed Pools
- Electrocution
- Inadequate or Negligent Supervision
- Inadequate or Negligent Life Safety Equipment
- And Others