Swimming Pool Safety
Private swimming pools are not just a way to get exercise or have fun with friends. They can also pose a significant threat, particularly to children who are too young to either swim well or appreciate the risk of drowning. Tragically, about 260 children under the age of five drown in swimming pools every year. If you have a pool on your property, it is very important to take all of the necessary safety precautions.
When pool owners fail to take responsibility for preventing accidents, the consequences can include tragedy for innocent people. If you have lost a loved one in a preventable swimming pool accident, we can help. Call the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Safety Tips
Anyone with a swimming pool on their property has a moral and legal obligation to observe reasonable safety techniques. Some simple ways to minimize the risk of an accident include:
- Guard the pool from trespassing children. A fence, secured tarp, and alarm system can all help keep small neighborhood children away from the water.
- Never leave children unsupervised around a swimming pool. Even a minute or two is enough time for a serious accident to occur.
- Children and adults alike can become trapped by pool drains and pumps. Inspect yours on a regular basis to make sure they are free of such hazards.
- Enforce basic swimming pool rules for everyone. There should be no running or electronic devices near the pool, no roughhousing in the water, and so on.
To learn more about the legal concepts of reasonable safety and premises liability, call one of our knowledgeable Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys.
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The Pennsylvania premises liability wrongful death lawyers at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. have years of experiencing helping families through difficult times. Contact our offices today at 610-667-7511.