Charleston Drowning Accident Lawyer
Swimming pools at home, camps, apartment complexes, at private clubs, as well as aboard cruise ships all can pose a threat if they are not properly monitored by trained lifeguards or diligent parents.
Unfortunately, thousands of people across the state and right here in Charleston are injured every year because of accidental drowning, sustaining serious and life-threatening injuries, and massive medical bills.
Our Charleston drowning accident lawyers represent individuals and families injured by drowning in Charleston and throughout South Carolina.
Drowning Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately ten people die every day from unintentional drowning, and in addition, thousands of people suffer injuries related to accidental drowning. There are a variety of factors that contribute to the number of drowning accidents including:
- A person’s lack of swimming ability
- Lack of protective barriers
- Lack of supervision
- Location
- Failure to wear life jackets and approved flotation devices
- Alcohol, particularly aboard cruise ships
Other drowning accidents occur because a pool is poorly designed and manufactured and does not allow for a struggling swimmer to safely identify the depth of the water or get to a safe area. Other accidents can occur from fingers getting stuck in poorly designed and or defective pool drains.
At Howell Law Group a drowning accident lawyer is prepared to help you and your family every step of the way and will thoroughly investigate the causes and contributing factors to a drowning accident.
Working with experts and other industry professionals we have been able to provide drowning victims and their families with crucial legal support and guidance to secure the compensation they deserve.
Injuries and Responsible Parties
There is a misconception that every person who drowns perishes. Fortunately, a majority of people can be resuscitated through the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, this does not mean that these individuals do not suffer serious injuries.
One of the biggest threats for those who have suffered a drowning event is brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. When the brain does not have adequate oxygen for any significant period of time, which in some cases may be as little as a minute, the brain can suffer irreparable harm.
Those who have suffered injuries associated with drowning or their families need to be able to hold all responsible parties responsible for their negligence particularly in cases where a drowning occurs at a resort, apartment complex, cruise ship, or resort where pool owners may have an elevated duty to protect patrons from accidental drowning.
A dedicated Charleston drowning accident attorney will help secure from all responsible parties including:
- Negligent property owners
- Negligent pool supervisors
- Negligent manufacturers who failed to construct a safe pool
- Pool maintenance workers who failed to prevent dangerous conditions
At Howell Law Group a Charleston drowning lawyer will pursue each case with absolute attention to the details and will utilize decades of experience representing victims of personal injury to help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Contact a Charleston Drowning Accident Attorney Today
If you or someone you love has been the victim of an accidental drowning, contact a personal injury lawyer at Howell Law Group today. Our drowning accident lawyers can help you recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation expenses, and wrongful death.