Princeton Swimming Pool Slip and Fall Attorneys
Swimming Pool Slip and Fall
New Jersey summers are sticky and hot, and a quick dip in the pool is a great way to stave off a complete meltdown. Unfortunately, swimming pools and the surrounding areas can be very dangerous if pool operators do not follow basic swimming pool safety guidelines.
What starts as a sunny afternoon poolside, watching the kids do tricks off the diving board, floating around on a noodle or just dangling your feet in the water can quickly turn tragic. Pool areas get quite wet from all the splashing and wet people walking everywhere. Surfaces can easily get incredibly slippery, especially with bare feet or while wearing flip-flops.
Pool managers are responsible for creating a safe pool environment. This includes making sure all equipment is built to state and local code, well-maintained and functioning properly. It also means anticipating possible hazards and taking necessary steps to mitigate the danger.
A loose pool ladder could cause you to lose your balance and fall on the pool's edge. A diving board with rusted mountings could lead to a nasty fall. Pavement worn smooth and slicked with water is another poolside risk. While patrons of public and community pools should be able to expect a certain level of safety planning and preventative maintenance, unfortunately this expectation is not always met.
Slip and fall accidents in pool areas can result in very painful, dangerous injuries. Head and neck injuries are not uncommon, and it is quite easy to break a bone on the hard surfaces at most pools.
If you have suffered a major injury from a slip and fall incident, you may have the right to monetary compensation. Medical bills, lost wages from time off work and ongoing pain and complications from injury are all legitimate claims for compensation that you should explore with the aid of a highly qualified lawyer. There is no reason that you should suffer financially, as well as physically, because of the pool management's negligence.
If you or a loved one has suffered a major injury because of a slip and fall at a pool, you need the help of a skilled Princeton slip and fall lawyer. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our partners are longtime New Jersey residents, and we are committed to making the Garden State a safer place for everyone. Negligent pool owners and operators must be held accountable. Call today for a free case assessment.