Drowning Accident Lawyers in Fort Worth

Each day in America approximately 10 people drown. These drowning accidents often occur in residential swimming pools or nearby lakes. Many of the victims are children between the ages of one and four years old and drowning is the second leading cause of death for children from one to 14 years old.

Studies have shown that where residential pools are fenced in, drowning accidents decrease by 50 to 80%. In nonfatal accidental drowning victims often receive severe injuries such as brain damage. In these cases, the victims may be left with long-term disabilities such as memory loss, loss of basic functions, and learning disabilities.

Who is at Risk?

With the long hot summers in Texas families and children often spend time at the lake or a local swimming pool. Though this is a fun way to spend a hot summer day many people including kids are not good swimmers.  Often public pools do not have trained lifeguards on standby in case of accident.

Accidental Drowning in Ft. Worth

Though swimming, boating, and water sports are great exercise for the whole family, it takes awareness on the part of the adults to make sure that children and those who aren’t good swimmers stay safe. Recreational water safety is important and careless behavior can result in a serious accident. Children and young adults who are fooling around and acting rowdy can suddenly become victims or cause someone else to drown.

Playing it Safe

Accidents like these can be devastating for any family. In just a moment’s time you can lose a loved one.  In some situations these accidents may be caused by someone’s negligence. In some cases drowning occurs in swimming pools because of a poor design or malfunctioning equipment. In public pools, drowning often occurs because the facility is not properly maintained or lifeguards are not well trained.

Losing a loved one in a drowning accident can be devastating for a family, but learning that the accident occurred because of someone else’s negligence is especially heartbreaking. In cases like this families have a right to seek compensation for their losses. Though this can’t bring back their loved one, it can at least provide the financial means so that the family can pay medical bills, funeral expenses, and meet other financial obligations.

The law firm of Zinda Law Group PLLC helps families in this situation to get the compensation they deserve for their loss. Our attorneys understand the complex laws regarding drowning accidents in Texas and we can provide sound legal advice to guide you in seeking compensation for your damages.

Please contact Zinda Law Group today for your free case evaluation. Let us help you understand the law and your legal rights. We never charge for legal fees or court costs until your case is settled.

Zinda Law Group PLLC has been helping Texans for many years with their legal matters and we are just a phone call away.