Swimming or relaxing around the pool is a great way to spend time with family and friends. But it can also be extremely dangerous when pool owners fail to provide proper supervision and safety measures. Under these conditions, even the most experienced swimmers are susceptible to drowning.

These accidents can take a terrible toll on a family. Whether or not an incident is fatal, the consequences can be devastating. It is important to seek justice and fair compensation if a fatal or nonfatal accident involved the negligence of another party. Please get in touch with the Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers at the Abel Law Firm by calling (405) 239-7046 to discuss your legal options.

Drowning Dangers

Not all drowning incidents are fatal, but everyone has the potential for serious consequences. In a drowning, the victim suffers from a lack of oxygen. This can cause significant brain damage and even a loss of basic functions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the following groups of people are at highest risk for drowning:

  • In the United States, males are almost four times more likely to be involved in a drowning
  • Children of all ages are at risk of drowning, especially those ages younger than four years old
  • African Americans and American Indians have statistically higher rates of drowning incidents than other groups

Drowning affects people of all ages and levels of experience. It is important to take the proper safety measures around pools and other bodies of water. If pool owners fail to take necessary safety precautions, they may be liable for any injuries that follow.

Contact Us

If someone you love has suffered harm in a pool accident that was caused or influenced by the negligence of another party, please get in touch with the experienced Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers at the Abel Law Firm by calling (405) 239-7046 to learn more about your options for seeking justice.

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The Journal Record 2023 Reader Rankings - Top Winner - Abel Law Firm - Best Peronal Injury Law Firm

Oklahomans across the state have recognized the Abel Law Firm's unique heritage as a statewide institution. Founded by Ed Abel, and today led by his son, Luke Abel, our personal injury law firm has become synonymous with empathy, compassion, and the highest professional performance serving our neighbors. Our family has sought to leave a profound impact upon the State of Oklahoma. We appreciate that former Governor Mary Fallin recognized that dedication when she declared May 1st "Ed Abel Day."

To be named Oklahoma's Best Personal Injury Law Firm is humbling. We are grateful to have won this prestigious honor. We work every day to earn the trust of those we serve: Oklahoma families who are facing some of the most difficulty days of their lives due to the negligence of others. It is our intention and resolve to continue to be deserving of the faith Oklahomans have placed in our family's law firm. Thank you!

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