Whether it is the Beach or the Swimming Pool, We Put our Lives and our Children's Lives in the Hands of Lifeguards. But What if They are Inattentive or Overwhelmed?
When we go to the beach or use a public swimming pool in San Diego, we are aware of the risks we take and the risks we take with our children. However, we also trust that the lifeguards on duty will protect our children when they are near or in the water.
In sunny San Diego, our beautiful and bountiful beaches make lifeguarding a highly sought-after job. In most cases, lifeguards are highly trained and go above and beyond their duties, maintaining and cleaning the pool or beach as well as preventing accidents. However, in few cases, an accident can happen because of a negligent and careless lifeguard. Drowning is the most common cause of a water-related death.
Each year in the U.S. over 1,000 children die and 5,000 others are hospitalized due to swimming related accidents. In fact, swimming pool related accidents are the second leading cause of death for children under the age of 14. These accidents are not just limited to children.
Most Common Causes of Pool-related Injuries and Drownings:
- Lack of supervision because of inattentive and/or untrained lifeguards
- Failure to properly maintain swimming pools
- Inadequately trained pool staff
- Overcrowded pools with too many people in at one time
- Failure to use safety equipment like ladders, handrails, fence enclosures, motion sensors, gate latches
Lifeguarding is not as easy as it looks. When we arrive at a beach or pool, we have faith that they will look out for us and help us in any distress situation. So, when a careless lifeguard is too busy texting, "tweeting," checking their Facebook page, or playing on their cell phone, an accident can happen without them even noticing.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed because a lifeguard was distracted, you are entitled to receiving compensation according to California law. The San Diego drowning accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group believe that lifeguards have significant duties to the public, and an accident could have been prevented if they were doing their job. Medical bills can be steep. Let our personal injury office help you by calling 888-233-5020 to set up a free consultation.
Have you been injured in an accident in San Diego or anywhere in California and don't know what to do next? We are here to help and provide you with the important and relevant information you need to make an informed decision about:
- How to handle your personal injury claim
- Who is the right injury accident attorney to help you with your case, and
- Whether you even need to hire a lawyer to help you with your insurance claim
Call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 to order one of our free California personal injury books to get the information you need or to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced San Diego personal injury attorneys.
