An enjoyable time at a swimming pool in Margate, FL can quickly turn into a devastating experience when you suffer a serious injury, or your loved one drowns in the pool. When you want to take legal action for your losses, turn to The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine.
A swimming pool accident lawyer in Margate, FL can investigate your swimming pool accident and protect your right to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. To learn more about how we can help you, call us today at 1-800-747-3733 for a free, no-obligation case review.
The Responsibility of Swimming Pool Owners
Swimming pool owners are required to maintain safe premises and avoid placing swimmers at risk for harm while at the pool.
Private pool operators at hotels, clubs, or campgrounds, for instance, must warn swimmers about hazardous conditions in or around the pool or repair or remove any defective equipment. Additionally, friends, relatives, or neighbors who own pools must not put you at risk for injury when they invite you over to swim.
Our investigation into your swimming pool accident will help us determine in what way the pool owner failed to protect you. And, because of the owners’ negligence, you can pursue compensation for your damages.
Swimming Pool Injuries Involving Children
Generally, pool owners are not responsible when a person trespasses onto their property and swims without permission. But pool owners may be held liable when young children trespass onto their property to swim in the pool.
When it comes to young children, swimming pools are considered an “attractive nuisance.” Pools are attractive to children who are not aware of swimming pool dangers. Unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children 1 to 4 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As a precaution, pool owners are required to have certain protections in and around their pools, such as an approved safety pool cover, and a 4-foot high barrier.
If your child was injured or drowned, a swimming pool accident lawyer in Margate, FL can investigate the circumstances that led to the pool accident. Call 1-800-747-3733 to schedule a case review.
Options Available for Recovering Compensation
One option of recovering compensation is filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. You do not have to worry about figuring out which insurance carrier to contact because we can do this for you.
We handle all aspects of the insurance claims process, from contacting the insurer to filing the claim and communicating with all parties on your behalf.
We also know the process of filing claims with government agencies that operate municipal swimming pools. The city of Margate and other governments have a specific process for filing personal injury claims. And, failing to follow that process and meeting filing deadlines can mean a lost opportunity to recover compensation.
Whether you were injured in a publicly operated pool or privately-owned pool, we know what it takes to get you the compensation that you deserve.
Negotiating A Settlement in Your Swimming Pool Case
Depending on the circumstances of your swimming pool accident, the pool owner’s insurance carrier may offer you a quick settlement. Should this happen, contact us before you accept the settlement. We can review the offer to make sure that you are receiving fair compensation for your damages.
Insurance companies have strategies for devaluing, delaying, or denying claims. We know the type of tactics insurers use, so we work hard to get you full and fair compensation when we negotiate settlements.
When we meet with resistance, we use the evidence we gathered to support your compensation claim. However, when an insurer is not willing to offer a fair settlement or denies a claim, we may move forward and file a lawsuit.
If you have questions or concerns about an offer you received from an insurance company, call 1-800-747-3733 to schedule an appointment for us to review your settlement.
Recoverable Damages in a Swimming Pool Accident
We can estimate the value of your case based on the types of losses you sustained from your accident. Swimmers can end up with a number of serious injuries such as:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Chemical burns
- Infections
Your injury may require ongoing medical treatment that could become costly over time. As a result, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses such as:
- Hospitalizations
- Surgeries
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Home health care
- Physical therapy
- Medical mobility aids
- Prescription medications
You may also seek damages for wages, bonuses, commissions, and other income you lost because of your inability to work after the accident.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic losses involve the physical pain and suffering you endured because of your swimming pool accident. Just as you experienced financial losses, you can also suffer non-financial damages such as:
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disfigurement
To learn more about the financial and non-financial damages you may be entitled to recover, call 1-800-747-3733.
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If your loved one died from drowning in a swimming pool accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
As a surviving family member, you may be able to recover compensation for a number of damages, such as:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Your loved one’s medical expenses
- Your loved one’s current and future income
- Pain and suffering
We can tell you more about recoverable damages in a wrongful death lawsuit when you call us at 1-800-747-3733.
Talk to One of Our Swimming Pool Accident Lawyers in Margate Today
You have limited time to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. So, do not delay and miss the opportunity to pursue compensation for your injury or your loved one’s swimming pool accident.
Call The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine now at 1-800-747-3733 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a swimming pool accident lawyer in Margate, FL.
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