9 People Drown Everyday in the US

Did you know that in the United States, nine people drown everyday? A swimming pool accident can happen to anyone, if you aren't careful. According to recent statistics, children are more likely to be the victim of a drowning incident. For example, children between the ages of 1 to 4 years old are more likely to drown in a residential pool; it is also the leading cause of accidental injury-related death for that age group. Male children are twice as likely to drown than female children are.

Nonfatal drownings are of great concern as well, for they can cause long-term disabilities  such as permanent loss of basic functioning, learning disabilities, and memory problems.

You can prevent drowning-related injuries by installing four-sided fencing around your pool, a preventative measure that can decrease the chance of drowning accidents by 50 to 90 percent. In addition, you should always watch your child when they are planning in or around the pool. Sadly enough, in almost 90 percent of child-drowning deaths, a parent claims to have been watching his or her child.

Have you or someone you love been involved in a swimming pool accident or drowning?  Contact us to receive advice from a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.