{"id":2435,"date":"2019-08-19T17:38:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T17:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2435"},"modified":"2019-08-19T17:38:43","modified_gmt":"2019-08-19T17:38:43","slug":"whos-liable-for-a-drowning-accident-in-a-private-swimming-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/whos-liable-for-a-drowning-accident-in-a-private-swimming-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"Who’s Liable for a Drowning Accident in a Private Swimming Pool?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a swimming pool on your property is a terrific\nluxury, but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. Aside from\nregular maintenance and cleaning, pools encompass a wide scope of legal\nresponsibilities as well. Not only is it important to understand your legal liability\nin owning a private swimming pool, it is also important to do what it takes to\nprotect yourself from such liability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not take the proper precautions to ensure\naccidental drowning and other swimming pool-related accidents do not take place\non your property, you could be held legally responsible for all subsequent\ndamages and losses suffered by the victim and their family. Continue reading to\nlearn what you need to know about swimming pool safety and liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Swimming Pool Laws<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

There are laws set forth in every state governing both\nprivate and public swimming pools, from simple permit and license regulations,\nto zoning laws, construction, and more. These laws differ among each state, so\nit is strongly encouraged to review your county\u2019s swimming pool laws before\ninstalling one on your property or visiting another\u2019s swimming pool. Here in\nIndiana, there are several laws regarding swimming pools. For instance, pools\nmust be at least 10 feet away from any other building or house, and must remain\nin the side or back yard of a private residence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swimming Pool Accidents and Liability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Common swimming pool accidents than an owner would be\nheld liable for include drowning, orthopedic injuries, slip and fall accidents,\nconcussions, and even electrocution accidents. Here in Indiana, the owner of a\nprivate swimming pool is the party liable for any accidents that happen on their\nproperty, whether they are present and supervising the use of the pool at the\ntime of the incident or not. Not only must a swimming pool owner take the\nproper precautions to ensure accidents do not take place on their property\nwhile they are home, they must also protect the possibility of trespassers or\nthose who use their pool without permission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, a pool owner might also be found liable for\nan accident in their swimming pool if they did not take the proper actions to\nlock their pool up from the outside public. In the case that a group of kids\nuse a private swimming pool, and someone drowns, the owner could be held liable\nif the gate was not locked, even though they did not give the kids permission\nto use their pool. In fact, a similar situation could also fall under\nattractive nuisance laws, which hold an owner liable in the case that their\npool is visible to the public and has features that attract trespassers, such\nas twisting slides, giant figurines, or cascading waterfalls. This also includes\npools with easy-access or within public view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For these reasons, most states have ordinances that\nrequire pool owners to install fencing around their property. Posting a sign is\nnot usually enough to evade liability in a swimming pool accident, so pool owners\nshould take other precautions as well, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

☑ Having high fences that lock from within;
☑ Monitoring alcohol consumption among guests;
☑ Supervising kids and minors at all times;
☑ Installing motion sensing lighting outside;
☑ Installing video surveillance;
☑ Adhering to all state and federal laws governing private pools;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make a Swimming Pool Accident Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are a victim of a swimming pool accident in Indiana, contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> as soon as possible. Our seasoned personal injury attorneys<\/a> offer free initial consultations to sit down and assess your case. If we feel that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, we begin working on your case immediately, without charging any upfront fees. If we do not prevail for you, you will not owe our law firm any payment. We are the strong voice and immediate action you need for your personal injury lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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