Fun in the sun is one of the best parts of summertime and having fun poolside is one of the best ways to enjoy fun in the sun! Unfortunately, having fun near water can result in tragedy as careless areas or reckless behavior put people at risk.
Every summer, there are accidents that happen near water. Pool surfaces can be especially dangerous.
Most pools are built around cement or similar surfaces that may become slippery due to water exposure. These slippery surfaces can easily lead to accidental falls or other types of injuries. If you have had a poolside accident, there are a few things that you should be aware of.
Slips and Falls – What to Do?
Slips and falls are one of the most common injuries that happen when near a pool. Even if you are being careful or wearing shoes with grips, it is still possible for you to slip or lose footing near a pool. A poolside slip and fall can represent a doubly dangerous situation since the likely landing areas are the hard concrete poolside or the pool itself which an be even more dangerous. Slipping and falling onto either surface can result in a major injury. If you fall into a pool, you could potentially hit the bottom, or become injured by landing near the edges of the pool.
If you’ve been involved in an accident of this nature, it’s best to get medical attention as soon as possible to make sure you don’t have any health issues that need attention. Your next step should be to consult an experienced injury attorney like the team at Colorado Justice Now who have helped many people in situations similar to yours receive just compensation. And the initial consultation is always free with injuries if this nature.
Pool Insurance
Due to the possibility of there being pool accidents, all homeowners with pools on their property must have insurance to protect against just such events. In public areas, all pools should have insurance because of the probability of accidents that could occur on public property.
Acquiring an attorney
A pool accident can be difficult to get through alone. If you do get into a slip and fall accident while enjoying a day at the pool, it’s best to consult an experienced attorney about your rights as soon as you an. First, the insurance company will want to establish fault. It may be easy for fault to be assigned to you if you do not have any representation. Your slip and fall attorney will be able to go over the case with you and help you understand what to expect for your outcome and is your best asset in dealing with insurance companies and their reluctance to pay you a just settlement.
DID YOU KNOW? Attorney Jeremy Rosenthal used to represent insurance companies in injury cases which makes him uniquely qualified to represent injured parties fighting against insurance representatives!
As with any legal scenario, the best advice is to hire a lawyer with whom you feel comfortable. Your attorney will need to fight for your rights and to do that best, you will need to be completely honest with them. Open communication between you and your poolside accident attorney will help settle the case with the best possible outcome in your favor.
If you’re ready to begin your legal defense of a poolside injury, call The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal today for your first free consultation.