Los Angeles has plenty of pools and hot tubs – there is no doubting that fact. However, regardless of where a pool or hot tub may be, whether, on public property, a private business, or a private residence, it is crucial that property owners ensure that these areas are safe for those who have a right to be there. Unfortunately, there are times when property owners fail to take steps to keep guests and visitors safe. At the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg, we are standing by to help if you need a Los Angeles premise liability attorney. We have the resources necessary to fully investigate these claims, determine liability, and help victims secure the compensation they need.
Common Causes of Los Angeles Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Accidents
The Los Angeles swimming pool and hot tub injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg regularly discover that these incidents occur due to the negligent actions of property owners or their employees. Our attorneys use the resources at our disposal to investigate these incidents, and we often find that guests and visitors sustain pool and hot tub injuries due to the following:
- Inadequate fencing around the pool or hot tub
- No lifeguards or pool staff were present
- Misuse of the pool and hot tub chemicals
- Inattentive staff or lifeguards
- Diving board accidents
- Diving allowed in shallow water
- Malfunctioning drain equipment
- Broken railings in and out of the pool or hot tub
- Broken pool or hot tub lights in the line broken glass around the pool or hot tub
- Overcrowding of a pool or hot tub area
- Puddles around a pool or hot tub that lead to slip and fall injuries
Common Los Angeles Pool and Hot Tub Injuries
Because of the wide variety of ways that people can sustain injuries in and around a pool or hot tub, there are also a variety of injuries that occur due to these incidents. The Los Angeles personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg know that the most tragic type of accident that can occur due to the negligent actions of a property owner is drowning. Additionally, near-drowning incidents in a pool or hot tub can lead to permanent brain damage for a victim.
Aside from a drowning or near-drowning incident, our attorneys have helped clients who have sustained the following injuries around a pool or hot tub in Los Angeles:
- Broken or dislocated bones
- Severe strains or sprains
- Puncture wounds
- Lacerations
- Open head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Concussions
- Chemical burns
- Spinal cord injuries
Call Our Los Angeles Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Accident Attorney Today
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury at a hot tub or swimming pool in Los Angeles, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. At the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg, we understand that these injuries often occur because property owners or operators fail to take steps to keep guests and visitors safe. We have the resources necessary to investigate these claims and help clients secure the compensation they need, which can include:
- Coverage for any past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost income if they cannot work
- Past and future household out-of-pocket expenses that incur
- Past and future loss of enjoyment of life damages
- Past and future pain and suffering damages, and damages for loss of enjoyment of life
When you need a Los Angeles swimming pool and hot tub accident attorney, you can contact the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 310-997-0904.
