Swimming Pool Accidents

About Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming pool accidents include drownings, near-drownings, and diving injuries, especially when children are involved. Under California's attractive nuisance doctrine, pool owners generally owe extra care because a pool can draw children onto the property. Many cases involve missing or broken fencing, unlocked gates, or inadequate supervision. A claim typically requires showing the owner knew or should have known of a dangerous condition and did not guard against it. Because California follows pure comparative negligence, shared fault may reduce, but not bar, recovery. Damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Other cases in this category

• Slip & Fall
• Trip & Fall
• Negligent Security
• Inadequate Maintenance