Attorney Handling Drowning Injuries in Boca Raton

Drowning Injuries and Negligence

Thousands of drowning accidents and injuries occur across the United States every year.  Many victims of drowning are children, with about 25% of them being under the age of 14.  It is a sad fact that many of these could be prevented, but for negligence or carelessness on the part of a pool owner, a privately owned club, or the owner of a boat or boat rental company.  Drowning injuries and accidents can occur anywhere there is water, including a privately owned pool, a public swimming pool, on a lake or river.  Pool owners, both public and private, have a duty to ensure minors are being adequately supervised.  Even adults sometimes require the help of a life guard.  And if there is alcohol consumption at a party or while riding in a boat and there is no care being taken to ensure an inebriated person is not swimming alone, there could be negligence on the part of the owner of the premises or boat.  There are many other examples of drowning accidents that occur due to negligence, which sadly often lead to death.  But there can also be severe injuries that result in brain damage, paralysis, and other forms of mental impairment due to lack of oxygen to the brain.

If you or someone you love has suffered a drowning accident it is crucial to consult with a professional and experienced Boca Raton personal injury lawyer in order to preserve your rights to compensation for  your injuries or for the loss of a loved one.

Contact the Carman Law Firm

When facing the devastating effects of losing a loved one in a drowning accident or having a severe injury resulting from a near drowning,  you need a dedicated and caring personal injury attorney to help you get through this difficult time and obtain the compensation you need for any medical care required.  Because of the extreme consequences that oxygen deprivation can result in, your loved one may require lifelong care following such a traumatic event.  You may also be entitled to lost wages and loss of future income due to being unable to function normally.  My office at the Carman Law Firm will work diligently to fully investigate your accident to determine the negligent parties and aggressively pursue the maximum compensation possible.

If you have lost a loved one due to a drowning, a wrongful death claim can be filed.  You may be entitled to compensation  for medical expenses incurred on behalf of your loved one, in addition to compensation for the trauma sustained for the loss.  Call us today for a free initial consultation.