If you know of a friend or neighbor that owns a pool, you're probably quite excited to take a dip this summer. However, keep in mind that not all swimming pool owners have safety in mind, which can end up harming you or your kids. The American Red Cross explains what swimming pool owners must do to keep visitors to their pool safe and secure.
How can swimming pool owners prevent accidents?
Understanding the attractive nuisance doctrine
Like all parents in Daytona Beach, you want your kids to lead healthy lives. Part of healthy living is getting outside, and while you no doubt encourage them to do so, you also probably maintain a slight concern about the dangers they may encounter. While your likely understand not to talk to strangers, things like swimming pools, construction sites, junkyards and abandoned building may seem innocuous to them. Many have come to us here at The Law Offices of Keith C. Warnock, P.A. after their kids have been injured in such places wondering what legal recourse is available to them.
The 3 most-common examples of slip-and-fall accidents
According to the CDC, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. The organization estimates that over 800,000 people per year sustain an injury as a result of these types of accidents. Included in this statistic are slip-and-fall incidents.
