Wrongful Death and Drowning

Wrongful death cases cover a wide range of topics, including drowning. Drowning is a common wrongful death claim because it can occur in so many different ways. While drowning may be unpreventable sometimes, in many cases, drowning occurs due to the negligence of an individual. In this case, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible individual.

It’s tough to recover from a loss, but many times holding the responsible party liable for its negligence can be the first step towards recovery. If your loved one has died from drowning, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to learn more about building a wrongful death case.

Causes of Drowning

Of the drowning deaths that occur each year, many are preventable. Many of the preventable drowning deaths typically fall under wrongful death. Some situations in which a wrongful death due to drowning could occur are:

• A distracted lifeguard
• Boating under the influence
• Faulty life vests
• Unmarked swimming pool depths

Many other situations lend themselves to wrongful drowning deaths, too. If your loved one died as a result of a negligent action, the person whose negligence led to the accident should be held accountable. It is important to hire a wrongful death lawyer who can help you build you case.

Contact Us

If someone you love was killed in a drowning accident, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to find out if your loved one suffered a wrongful death. Your family may be entitled to compensation for your loss.