When you think of pool accidents, you probably picture someone slipping on wet concrete or a child falling in without a life jacket. But there is a...
2 months ago Read MoreThe Unseen Danger: Pool Drains and Suction Entrapment Liability, Swimming pool and water feature liability
The Legal Risks of Natural Swimming Pools, Swimming pool and water feature liability
A natural swimming pool is a backyard pond that uses plants, gravel, and beneficial bacteria to keep water clean instead of chlorine or other...
3 months ago Read MoreWho Pays When a Pool Deck Collapses? Premises Liability Explained, Swimming pool and water feature liability
A pool deck collapse is a sudden, violent event. You’re standing on a wooden platform, maybe grilling or watching swimmers, and then the joists give...
5 months ago Read MoreThe Hidden Danger of Pool Suction Entrapment, Swimming pool and water feature liability
If you own a swimming pool, you probably worry about drowning, diving injuries, or kids running on wet concrete. But one of the most terrifying and...
6 months ago Read MorePool Diving Accidents: Who Pays for a Broken Neck?, Swimming pool and water feature liability
You hit your head on the bottom of a swimming pool. You are now paralyzed from the chest down. The medical bills will run into the millions, and you...
7 months ago Read MorePool Drain Entrapment: Legal Liability for a Hidden Danger, Swimming pool and water feature liability
Pool drain entrapment is not a freak accident. It is a preventable disaster that happens when the suction from a pool drain or pump traps a swimmer...
8 months ago Read MoreDiving Board Accidents and Premises Liability: Who Pays When the Pool Deck Is to Blame?, Swimming pool and water feature liability
The diving board looks like pure fun. But from a legal standpoint, it is one of the most dangerous features on any residential or commercial...
10 months ago Read MoreWho Is Liable When a Child Drowns in an Unfenced Pool?, Swimming pool and water feature liability
Pool drowning is one of the most preventable tragedies in residential and commercial properties, yet it remains the leading cause of accidental death...
10 months ago Read MoreInadequate Supervision and Premises Liability for Pool Accidents, Swimming pool and water feature liability
Premises liability law holds property owners responsible for injuries that occur on their land. When it comes to swimming pools, the standard of care...
10 months ago Read More