If you have recently lost someone you love due to a drowning death in a swimming pool, you might be looking to hold the responsible party responsible for what happened. Depending on the situation, this could be a possibility. These are three signs that proper precautions were not taken by the pool owner whose pool was involved in your loved one's death.
1. There Was No Fence
In most places, pool owners are legally required to have a fence around a pool of a certain depth. This fence should be tall enough that it cannot be easily climbed over and should be locked at all times when the pool owner is not around to supervise the pool area. If a child got into a pool without supervision because there was no fence around it, for example, there's a chance that the owner could be held responsible through a wrongful death lawsuit.
2. There Were No Signs
In addition to having a fence around the pool, pool owners are supposed to post warning signs to help keep people safe. Signs should include "no trespassing" signs to prevent people from entering the premises of the swimming pool and should include warning signs about a drowning risk and about not driving. Any signage on the pool ladder should also be left in place for safety reasons. If the owner of the swimming pool did not have ample signage to warn people of the danger of the swimming pool, you could have a case.
3. The Drain Covers Were Old
Older-style drain covers have been responsible for the death of some people in swimming pool accidents. This is because these drain covers often did not prevent high levels of suction, which means that they could actually cause a child to be sucked to the bottom of the pool. Obviously, this can be very dangerous and can cause drowning, particularly for children and smaller individuals. If the drain covers on the person's pool were old and unsafe, you could have a case.
Wrongful death lawsuits can be tough, and they can also be very emotionally traumatizing. If your loved one was lost due to a drowning accident in a swimming pool, it can pay off to hire an attorney to help you with the case. If any of these three things are true, or if you otherwise think the pool owner might be at fault for the accident, it's a smart idea to hire an attorney like one from Campbell, Dille, Barnett & Smith, P.L.L.C. to help you with your case.
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