Denver Swimming Pool Accident Attorney

Swimming pools can pose significant dangers to Colorado residents. Many people sustain severe injuries that lead to life-altering complications and even death due to swimming pool accidents every year. If a swimming pool owner fails to observe basic safety guidelines around the property, the victims of swimming pool accidents may have grounds for legal recourse.

If you suffered serious injuries from a swimming pool accident, contact the Fang Law Firm today. Our Denver firm has years of experience representing clients who suffered injuries as the result of negligence, including victims of pool accidents. Clients choose the Fang Law Firm for our tenacity, high success rate, and compassion for our cases.

Why Choose Us?

• The Fang Law Firm operates on a contingency fee basis. This system means that if we do not secure a settlement on your behalf, you do not pay any legal fees. If we do secure a settlement, we take an agreed-upon percentage of your settlement as payment.
• Our Denver injury attorneys strive to maintain open, honest communication with our clients. We are always available to answer any questions you may have and will update you throughout the claims process.
• Our Denver-based attorneys have more than a decade of experience litigating personal injury cases, maintaining a 98% success rate along the way.

Pool Accident Statistics

Pools pose serious risks to users, including drowning and oxygen-deprivation injuries. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control:

• 3,536 drowned in the United States each year between 2005 and 2014. These drownings were unintentional and not related to boating accidents.
• 1 in 5 people who die from drowning are children under the age of 14.
• Over 50% of drowning victims who survive their injuries need hospitalization or specialty treatment.
• For every child who dies from drowning, 5 children need to receive emergency care for drowning injuries.

Pool Laws and Regulations in Colorado

All Colorado swimming pools and mineral baths must follow regulations set forth by the Colorado Secretary of State.

• All pools need a 16-foot rescue pole
• All pools need ring buoys, first aid kits, and throw lines
• All pools must have depth markers on the decks and walls
• All pools must have non-slip decks
• Pools that do not allow diving must have a “No Diving” marker
• Pools without a lifeguard must display “No Lifeguard” signs
• Pools in non-restricted public places must have fences at least five-feet high

Common Pool Accident Injuries

Pool accidents, including slip and fall accidents near a swimming pool, can lead to severe, life-altering injuries. Depriving the body of oxygen can cause serious brain injuries and additional trauma. Other common injuries sustained by victims of swimming pool accidents include:

• Head injuries, such as lacerations and skull fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries and severe brain damage
• Neck and spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Sprains and muscle strains
• Memory problems
• Permanent vegetative state
• Learning disabilities

Possible Damages in Swimming Pool Accidents

When you file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit for a swimming pool accident, you can claim certain economic and non-economic damages.

If you file a personal injury lawsuit, you can collect the following damages.

• Past and future medical expenses
• Loss of income and earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Any other out-of-pocket expenses

If you are the parent, child, or spouse of a person who died in a swimming pool accident, you can seek the following damages.

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses for the deceased before death
• Loss of companionship
• Pain and suffering

Contact the Fang Law Firm Today

Do you need a Denver pool injury attorney for your swimming pool accident case? The Fang Law Firm can help. We can assist you in investigating the circumstances of your case, gathering evidence, calculating your damages and, if needed, taking your case to court.

Contact the Fang Law Firm today to receive a free case evaluation with our Denver swimming pool accident lawyers at our Denver offices.