Fairfield County Swimming Accident Law Firm
Swimming pools are a common sight in backyards and apartment complex across Fairfield County. While they are associated with fun and good times, serious accidents are not uncommon.
Most of us don't think twice before jumping in a pool or taking a trip to the beach, but Fairfield County swimming accident lawyer Jeremy Vishno knows tragic drowning accidents can happen on any given day. Swimming accidents are among the most serious personal injury accidents that occur in Fairfield County. These accidents often lead to complex wrongful death claims that require the skills of an experienced swimming accident attorney in Fairfield County.
In particular, the risk of drowning is an ever present danger for children who are in or near water. One in five drowning victims is age 14 and under. Among all ages, drowning rakes fifth among the top causes of accidental death across the United States.
People can easily get hurt in slip and fall accidents while walking near a pool, possibly resulting in a traumatic brain injury or paralyzing injury. Because of these serious risks, private swimming pools are required to have fences around them, and public swimming pools must have a certain number of lifeguards on duty.
The following are some other common accidents in pools:
- Diving accidents resulting in broken necks, spinal cord damage or paralysis
- Injuries from unsafe pool drains
- Injuries due to defective flotation devices
- Diving board accidents
- Water slide accidents
Whether an injury was due to improper supervision, poor maintenance, or some other reason, count on an experienced Fairfield County swimming accident attorney to protect your rights. At Vishno Law Firm, we understand homeowners with pools sometimes fail to take necessary steps to prevent swimming pool accidents, including maintaining the appropriate depth of water in the pool. Someone diving into a shallow pool can strike their head on the bottom, resulting in a broken neck and paralysis. We're ready to help. Contact us today. A delay may affect your rights.
Swimming accidents demand tough legal representation. Contact us today
Attorney Vishno understands some people hesitate to contact a lawyer after a swimming accident. They might think they can negotiate a settlement on their own and end up with more money in their pocket. Studies have found, however, that people with legal counsel often end up with better settlements, even after considering the fees.
There's also peace of mind in retaining an experienced attorney who can handle the paperwork and the other details of the claim.
Jeremy Vishno, a Fairfield County swimming accident attorney, has worked tirelessly to help injury victims across Connecticut get the compensation they rightfully deserve. Over the past 25 years, Vishno Law Firm has earned a reputation as a small firm that works one-on-one with clients to deliver big results.
Contact us today. Call 888-222-1688 to schedule a free case consultation at our Fairfield or New Haven office locations. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you only pay us if there is a financial recovery in your case.