San Fernando Valley Drowning Attorney
Drowning and Wrongful Death
Many people believe that cases of drowning are purely accidental; however, this is far from the truth. In reality, incidents of drowning are almost always circumstances that could have been prevented had the proper procedures been taken to ensure that 100% safety was being maintained. Pool owners, beach lifeguards, and the like are responsible for protecting the safety and wellbeing of the individuals who utilize the swimming areas for which they are in charge. In fact, the rules that govern pool usage and maintenance include stipulations regarding safe enclosure of pools in order to protect wandering individuals who may stumble upon a property with a pool. When it is not fenced off or enclosed in some way that prevents anyone, especially young children, from accidentally falling in unsupervised, drowning could result.
The World Health Organization has issued reports showing that drowning is the third leading cause of personal injury and
wrongful death worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it is the second leading cause of death among children aged 12 and under. Technically speaking, drowning is any incident in which death results from asphyxia due to water induced suffocation. Near drowning experiences are those which involve water entering the lungs and blocking oxygen absorption; the difference lies in the fact that the inhalation of the water is cut off before it can cause fatality. In these cases,
catastrophic injury to the
brain and other areas of the body could result. In any case, the drowning or near drowning experience of an individual could likely have been avoided. Therefore, it is essential for victims and their families to seek immediate legal representation from a
San Fernando Valley personal injury attorney in their area after any type of drown incident has occurred.
Drown Lawyer Serving San Fernando Valley and Surrounding Areas
If you have lost a loved one in a drowning accident or you nearly lost them in this type of accident, you do not have to chalk it up to chance and simply move on from the matter. In fact, it would be detrimental to do so. Drowning is a serious and life-altering, if not life ending, event that deserves to be addressed legally in order to make up for the wrongful actions that might have led up to it. Children in particular cannot be expected to recognize the inlaid dangers of a situation, especially those involved with an open body of water when the child does not know how to swim. Therefore, it is the responsibility of adult supervisors, on-duty lifeguards, and pool owners alike to ensure that adequate protective measures have been taken to prevent unnecessary drown accidents.
Perhaps the best way you can address the issue of a drowning accident and the negligent actions that caused them is by contacting an attorney from Ardalan & Associates. We understand that your accident and injury is not just a legal case and we will not treat it as just another job. A great deal of emotions, stress, and upheaval can ensue when an accident leads to injury and personal loss. At our firm we recognize that these are extenuating circumstances that must also be dealt with when handling the legal matters of your case. Therefore, we have taken it upon ourselves to make sure that supportive, personalized guidance is provided to each of our clients in addition to the defensive skills we bring to the table.
Contact a San Fernando Valley drowning accident lawyer from our firm to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our associates.