Approximately 3,500 people die each year from unintentional drowning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. Sadly, more than one in four fatal drowning victims are children. When drowning victims do survive, they often suffer from irreversible brain damage resulting in long-term disabilities. These disabilities may include memory problems, learning disabilities and permanent loss of basic functioning.

While some drowning accidents are just that – unfortunate accidents – many are the result of negligence. Drowning can occur when public or private pools, hot tubs or ponds are not fenced or improperly fenced; from failure to adequately supervise public or private pools, water parks or natural bodies of water; or as a result of incorrectly installed or maintained pools or hot tubs. Defective swimming pool drains can also pose serious injury risks to children.

If your loved one has suffered serious injury or has died in a drowning accident, it is crucial to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Our skilled trial lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and past, current and future medical expenses.

In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated attorneys can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a lawyer who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.