Florida is well-known for its warm weather year-round. Swimming is naturally a common pastime for residents and tourists alike. Public swimming pools, hotel pools, apartment complex pools, private home pools, and water parks are all common in Central Florida.
Unfortunately, Florida swimming pools are also common sites of serious accidents, including drownings. Knowing what to do in such situations can be confusing. In addition, knowing your rights as a swimming pool injury victim or family member might not be clear.
We understand how overwhelming such cases can be for people. Our experienced Florida swimming pool accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. have handled many similar cases. As a result, we know what evidence matters and what it takes to build a strong premises liability case.
Swimming pool accidents happen for a wide range of reasons. Some of the most common swimming pool accidents include:
There are many other causes of swimming pool accidents. And in many cases, negligence by the owner of the pool played a role in causing the accident. However, our law firm can find the facts that matter to build a strong legal case.
You must act fast after your swimming pool accident to protect your health and rights. Call for emergency medical help immediately. Unfortunately, many swimming pool accidents can be fatal. That’s why it’s crucial to have an EMT or a medical professional examine you and other swimming pool injury victims right away.
Next, make sure you follow the doctor’s instructions. If they tell you to stay home to rest and recover, take their advice. Otherwise, you might not fully recover from your swimming pool injury. And the insurance company for the swimming pool’s owner might deny your claim because they believe you’re not seriously injured.
Also, if the insurance company for the at-fault party (often, the swimming pool owner) contacts you, don’t talk to them. They could use anything you say to deny your claim. Instead, tell them to speak with your lawyer. The sooner you have a swimming pool injury lawyer handling your case, the better.
After a swimming pool accident, a skilled pool injury lawyer at our law firm will initiate a two-pronged approach to a case:
Our attorneys prepare every premises liability case as if for trial. All information gathered contributes to a compelling claim or lawsuit on behalf of our clients. We work closely with our clients and their families in pursuit of maximum available compensation in each case.
Typically, we negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of our clients. If the insurance companies refuse to cooperate, we take them to court and file a lawsuit against them. Since insurance companies know we work this way, many negotiate with us in good faith.
If you, your child, or another loved one was seriously injured in a swimming pool accident in Central Florida, don't wait to take legal action. Instead, make sure your case gets the attention it rightfully deserves. Contact our law firm and schedule your free case evaluation. Our Florida swimming pool injury attorneys have more than 30 years of experience handling such complex cases in Florida. We know what evidence to look for. We know what strategies work. And we're prepared to put in the time to build the strongest possible legal case.
