Swimming Pool Accidents


When a fun day at the pool turns into an unexpected injury, it’s often due to negligence or poor maintenance. Our team can help you take legal action and secure the compensation you deserve.

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Legal Representation in Connecticut for Swimming Pool Accident Cases

Serving Personal Injury Clients Across Southern Connecticut

Swimming pools are meant to be places of enjoyment and relaxation, but when safety standards are ignored, they can become dangerous environments. Whether it's a private residence, public facility, or hotel pool, property owners and operators are responsible for maintaining safe conditions and adequate supervision. When they fail to do so, serious injuries or even drowning can occur. At Pattis & Paz, we are dedicated to helping victims of swimming pool accidents and their families seek justice and obtain compensation for their losses.

Common Causes of Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming pool accidents can happen in a variety of ways, many of which are preventable. Understanding the underlying cause is crucial to building a strong legal case. The most common causes of swimming pool accidents we handle include:

Inadequate Supervision: Lack of lifeguards or inattentive staff

Poor Maintenance: Broken ladders, sharp edges, or malfunctioning pool equipment

Slip and Fall Hazards: Wet surfaces around the pool area without proper warnings

Defective Fencing or Barriers: Unsecured areas that allow unsupervised access, especially for young children

Inadequate Safety Equipment: Missing or malfunctioning life rings, safety ropes, or pool alarms

Injuries Resulting from Swimming Pool Accidents

Injuries sustained in swimming pool accidents can range from mild to severe and often require extensive medical treatment or rehabilitation. We represent clients who have experienced:

Drowning and near-drowning incidents leading to brain damage or death

Severe lacerations and fractures from slipping or falling

Spinal cord injuries caused by diving into shallow water

Electrocution or shock from defective pool lighting or wiring

Waterborne illnesses due to poor sanitation and maintenance practices

Understanding Premises Liability in Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming pool accidents often fall under the legal concept of premises liability, which holds property owners and operators responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their premises. To pursue a premises liability claim, it must be demonstrated that the property owner was negligent in their duty to maintain a safe environment or failed to address known hazards. Key factors we consider when evaluating a premises liability case for a swimming pool accident include:

Duty of Care: Establishing that the property owner or manager had a duty to ensure the safety of those using the pool.

Knowledge of Hazards: Determining whether the owner knew, or should have known, about dangerous conditions such as broken pool equipment, unsafe surfaces, or inadequate fencing.

Failure to Act: Showing that the property owner did not take reasonable steps to repair, maintain, or warn about known hazards.

Invitee, Licensee, or Trespasser Status: Evaluating the legal status of the victim at the time of the incident (e.g., invited guest, permitted visitor, or trespasser) to assess the level of care owed by the property owner.

Understanding these factors is crucial to building a successful case and holding the responsible parties accountable for their negligence.

Take Action After a Swimming Pool Accident

If you or a loved one has been injured in a swimming pool accident, it’s essential to take legal action quickly. Contact Pattis & Paz today for a free consultation to discuss your case and explore your options. Our compassionate team will help you navigate the legal process and fight to hold negligent parties accountable. Contact us to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward justice and recovery.

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