Swimming Pool Drain Accidents
To escape the often unbearable summer heat, many people choose to spend their summer days at the swimming pool with family and friends. Swimming can be a great summer activity for exercise or leisure purposes. Unfortunately, your day of relaxation could turn into a nightmare if someone you love is killed because of an uncovered pool drain. Private and public pool owners and operators have a responsibility to make sure their pools are safe, and if they do not, they are putting innocent lives at risk.
Pool drains are deceptively strong, especially if they are left uncovered. If you have lost a loved one because of an uncovered pool drain, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for this terrible event. To discuss your legal options, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today.
Making Sure Your Drain is Safe
Federal and state laws require pool owners to take certain precautions and safety measures to keep their swimming pool safe. Uncovered pool drains can trap small children underneath the water, causing serious injuries and even death. In some cases, the drain can even be strong enough to suck out one’s internal organs, causing irreversible injuries.
Pool owners and operators are responsible for the following in order to prevent drain accidents:
- Cover every drain
- Turn down the drain suction when swimmers are present
- Be able to manually shut off or override pumps to stop suction
Overly powerful drains can suck victims beneath the surface of the water, causing death by drowning or even disembowelment. This is unacceptable.
Contact Us
If you have lost a loved one in a swimming pool drain accident, we can focus on the fight for financial compensation while you focus on your grief. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today to learn more about how we can help you during this difficult time.