Drowning

Every year, thousands of people in the United States die in unintentional drowning accidents. There were 3,582 drowning fatalities in 2005, on top of another 710 boating-related deaths (some of which were caused by drowning). Thousands more suffer non-fatal drownings, from which they emerge with associated brain injuries that cause life-long disabilities.

Risk Factors

Certain people are more at risk of drowning than others. Of course, those who are uncomfortable in aquatic settings and those who do not know how to swim are in much more danger of being hurt. Other risk factors that will bump up your chances of drowning include the following:

• Lack of lifeguards around the swim area
• Lack or barriers in open water or separating the deep and shallow ends of a pool
• Lack of rules and regulations regarding behavior around the water
• Young swimmers in open/natural water settings
• Use of alcohol or other drugs
• Failure to use good judgment when operating a boat
• Pre-existing health disorders, such as seizures

In order to prevent devastating drowning accidents from occurring, avoid drinking alcohol before swimming or boating, always make sure there is supervision in place, watch your children closely as they play in the water, and never swim alone.

Contact Us

If someone you love has died as the result of a drowning accident caused by another’s negligence, then you may be able to recover damages. The Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. can provide you with the legal help you need to claim compensation. To speak with an attorney about your case, Contact us today at 702-888-2222.