Swimming Pool Safety Tips

Privately owned swimming pools are a popular way to have fun in hot weather; in fact, there are an estimated 4 million of them in the US alone. Unfortunately, there are also significant dangers associated with backyard swimming pools. Tens of thousands of Americans must seek emergency medical care every year for pool-related injuries. Tragically, some do not survive.

Every swimming pool owner has an important duty to minimize potential risks to their guests and to their communities in general. If you or a member of your family has been hurt by a negligent pool owner, you could be able to receive compensation for related expenses. For more information, call an Iowa premises liability lawyer of LaMarca Law Group, P.C. at (515) 705-0233.

Reducing the Odds of Injury

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has urged everyone who owns a swimming pool or will be visiting one to keep the following tips in mind:

  • Make sure the diving board and any areas around the pool have slip-resistant surfaces.
  • When using the pool after a period of disuse, inspect it carefully for necessary maintenance issues.
  • Keep electrical cords and appliances far away from the pool.
  • Use alcohol moderately or not at all when swimming or even when near a pool.
  • Clearly mark the deep and shallow ends; never dive into water of unknown depth.
  • Do not allow running or roughhousing near the pool.

When property owners or guests fail to follow basic safety guidelines like these, they can become liable for medical bills, property repairs, and other losses suffered by injured parties.

Contact an Iowa Pool Injury Attorney

The Iowa swimming pool accident attorneys of LaMarca Law Group, P.C. can help you pursue justice after suffering an injury caused by negligence. Contact us today at (515) 705-0233.

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