Drownings

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 in Florida, and Florida’s drowning death rate among those children is the highest in the nation.  Enough children drown in Florida annually to fill three to four preschool classrooms.  In all, 485 people drowned in Florida in 2009.   Florida Injury Facts:  Drownings.  Florida Dept. of Health, Office of Injury Prev. (January 2011)

The causes of drowning vary.  At the beach, strong winds can produce dangerous waves and rip currents that can drag swimmers out to sea.  Each year, swimmers drown or are injured fighting these currents, especially on beaches where lifeguards are not on duty or warning signs are not posted.  (For tips on surviving rip currents, go to www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov).  Theme parks and water parks present their own risks, because overcrowding can inhibit lifeguards from effectively keeping watch on everyone.

If you or someone you know owns a pool or access to any body of water, precautions must be taken to prevent injury.  Local, municipal and state laws and regulations provide basic guidelines for water safety.  Among the steps that should be taken are:

  • Installing fences and gates
  • Locking the gates
  • Posting warnings

We represent families who have had loved ones injured by near-drowning, or who died as a result of drowning.  In addition to the emotional pain and loss, the economic impact can be devastating.  That is why skilled and experienced legal counsel is critically important.  Equally important, by bringing legal action, injury victims play an important role in insuring that others are not hurt in the same way.

As trial lawyers representing clients in state and federal courts in Florida and around the United States, we have tried or settled thousands of personal injury cases, helping those who have suffered serious personal injury receive the just compensation to which they are entitled.  Formed in 1988, the firm has an unrivaled record of favorable verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements for clients, offering a full range of legal services for their unique needs.

If someone you know is a drowning victim, contact the Florida personal injury attorneys of Grossman Roth, P.A., today by calling 1-888-296-1681 for a free evaluation of your case.  Or, you can fill out the contact form on our website, and someone will contact you.