Drowning Accidents
Myths and Facts
Drowning rarely happens on shallow waters or coastlines. Hence, allowing your child to play on it is safe. That is a myth. The fact is a child can drown in as little as one inch water in just thirty seconds.
Another myth is that good swimmers cannot drown. The fact is people drown not because they do not know how to swim or they lack swimming skills. Drowning happens for several reasons. Cramps and hypothermia could be some of the reasons.
Drowning accidents can happen anytime and to anyone. In 2005, drowning is recorded as the second highest cause of death within the ages of 1 to 14. In Los Angeles, specifically, California’s Drowning Prevention Foundation revealed that it tops the list of near drowning incidents.
Dry or Delayed Drowning
Surprisingly, drowning occurs not only in waters. A person may drown while out of water.
Dry or delayed drowning happens when the lungs failed to extract oxygen due to illness or accident. It happens an hour or several hours after submerging into the water. An ounce of water getting into the lungs can start the drowning process.
Drowning Injury Suits
As drowning may lead to other serious and lasting physical effect, it plays an advantage if early vindication of such wrongful act is done. Filing a case against the person liable is advised.
Whether an actual or dry drowning or a near drowning, liability attaches to the negligent person.
Allegations as to the fact that the pool or beach operator or owner failed to provide adequate measures, equipment or tools to prevent injuries is enough to make the former answerable.
Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers can be your greatest ally in invoking your rights. We have the necessary expertise and skills to gather evidence, establish your case, handle and litigate the same.
Our aggressive legal defenders provide quality legal services to drowning victims and their families. We guarantee the best legal representation and the biggest recovery you deserve.
Call our toll free number or click the free case evaluation form and let our staff assist you.