Not only has he won an Olympic silver medal but now Terrence Parkin can add hero to his list of accolades. He was swimming at his local gym when he realized that a young boy had gotten stuck in one of the pool's vents.

By the time Parkin was able to free him the boy was believed to have been submerged for at least three minutes as he was completely unresponsive when removed from the pool. However, the South African Olympic swimmers quick actions are ultimately responsible for saving the boy's life.

According to Netcare 911 Parkin had already begun to give the boy CPR.

While they can be a tremendous source of entertainment during the summer and provide a place of exercise for many, a swimming pool accident can happen to anyone and any time. If you have recently become the victim of a swimming pool accident that was not your fault, contact our law firm to discuss your options with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. 

In Massachusetts, twin sisters were found dead in their family's swimming pool.  Police say that the girls drowned after removing the pool's remote cover.

Officers were called to the residence this past Saturday at approximately 10:20 AM after they received reports of "babies in a pool".  They gave CPR to the two year old girls, Veronica and Angelina Andreottola, before taking them to Union Hospital.  Once they arrived at the medical facility, the girls were pronounced dead as a result of the swimming pool drowning.

The girl's mother, Crystal Andreottola, was at home when the accident occurred.  She said the girls managed to open the pool covering on their own, but police are still investigating.  Officers say that no charges will be filed as foul play was not suspected.

If you lost a child due to a swimming pool accident in Los Angeles, you should discuss your case with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer from our legal team.  Contact us today to learn more about your legal options.