Thousands of swimming and diving related accidents occur each year, many involving fatalities and catastrophic injuries.

Drowning ranks as a leading cause of accidental death, especially in children. Statistics show that 1 in 4 fatal drowning accidents involve children 14 years and under.

Some drownings are not fatal, and these incidents are referred to as near drownings. These incidents often result in permanent brain damage due to oxygen deprivation.  While the majority of drownings and near drownings occur in pools and natural water settings, they have also occurred in hot tubs.

Swimming related accidents are not just confined to drownings and near drownings.  Many injuries are caused by diving incidents, especially dives into shallow water. These incidents can cause spinal injuries resulting in paralysis.

Swimming accidents occur at beaches, hotels, gyms, apartment buildings or in a neighbor’s backyard, and are often caused by inadequate lifeguard supervision, or poor pool maintenance or security. These accidents can also be caused by improper pool design and construction.

If you or a loved one has suffered a swimming related injury, let us take the steps necessary to protect your rights.

Please contact us for a free consultation. We’re available at our New York and New Jersey offices to answer your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.