Drowning Accidents Information

For children, one of the most frequent causes of death or near-fatal injuries are those sustained in drowning accidents. For children 12 and younger it is the second leading cause of death after automobile accidents. There are approximately 6,500 drowning related deaths in the United States every year, including nearly 500 children under the age of 12.

Though many drowning accidents are survived, a significant number still result in serious bodily injury including lung and respiratory damage, brain damage and hypothermia. Many drowning accidents occur in public areas such as swimming pools or lakes where negligence on the part of property owners or manufacturers of the pool is a cause. This may include inadequate warning signs, poor or no supervision, maintenance issues and absent safety fencing. In cases where negligence is the cause of an accident it is important that victims or their families contact a Detroit drowning accident attorney as soon as possible so immediate legal procedures and investigations can be started to obtain compensation for damages or loss.

Sadly, improving watchfulness and having more attentive lifeguards or adult supervisors can avoid many drowning accidents. Many drowning accidents occur only a few feet from safety or rescue, and both lack of safety equipment and procedures and faulty pool equipment can cause the easily avoidable tragedy of a child or other loved one.

Drowning Accident Lawyer in Detroit

If you have a loved one who has been injured or killed, or you yourself have suffered an injury in a drowning accident you need compassionate legal counsel who can guide you through the process of obtaining compensation from responsible parties. Tragedies such as the loss of a child or loved one, or serious bodily damage can cause great emotional trauma, on top of the financial difficulties inevitably encountered. Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman has the experience and knowledge to effectively fight for your case and increase your chances of obtaining a satisfactory conclusion.

Contact a Detroit Drowning Accident Lawyer today, and let us help you start down a path towards healing and recovery from tragedy.