St. Louis Swimming Pool Accident Attorney

Drowning and Injuries in Swimming Pool Cases

It is difficult to comprehend how a lovely day pool side could become a nightmare when someone is injured or killed in a swimming pool accident. Many of the casualties are children left unattended for only moments. Pool owners have the responsibility of fencing the area around the pool and providing proper maintenance.

For instance, objects around the deck area (which may cause a person to slip and fall) should be cleared and the area should be paved properly. Beyond this, diving into a pool has high accident statistics and many of these injuries can be serious and life threatening. Brain damage often leads to long-term disability. For this reason, if you or a family member has been injured in a swimming pool accident, you should waste no time in contacting a St. Louis personal injury attorney.

Whether at a private swimming pool or public pool, there should always be a safety person keeping watch - it is the responsibility of the owner. It is sad, but unfortunately, many accidents can be avoided. When there is no supervision and no rules, an accident is waiting to happen. Drowning accidents are a serious risk for children of all ages, and the repercussions to the family in these tragic cases are unimaginable.

Swimming Pool Accident Attorney in St. Louis

Onder, Shelton, O'Leary & Peterson, LLC have successfully handled many personal injury cases. We have deep roots in the St. Louis community and can help provide the legal knowledge you need to help protect your legal rights. More importantly, our staff will address your case with compassion and respect. You can trust that we will work diligently toward a solution for recovering compensation.