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Pool Drownings Are Preventable. Negligent Owners Must Pay.
Every year, children and adults drown in pools that should have been safer. When property owners skip basic safety measures—fencing, supervision, proper drains—they must be held accountable.
A Preventable Tragedy
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. Most drownings occur in residential pools. Proper fencing alone can prevent over 50% of these tragedies.
~4,000
Fatal drownings per year in the U.S.
~8,000
Non-fatal drownings requiring medical care
50%+
Preventable with proper pool barriers
Pool Safety Violations We Investigate
We hold property owners accountable for failing to meet basic pool safety requirements.
Inadequate Fencing & Gates
Missing or broken pool fences, self-latching gates that don't work, and easy access to unsupervised pools.
Lack of Supervision
No lifeguards, untrained staff, or inadequate supervision at community and commercial pools.
Drain Entrapment
Dangerous drains and suction outlets that can trap swimmers underwater—a violation of federal safety law.
Defective Equipment
Broken diving boards, slippery pool decks, inadequate depth markings, and missing safety equipment.
Federal Pool Safety Law
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
This federal law (named after a child who died from drain entrapment) requires all public pools to have compliant drain covers and anti-entrapment devices. Hotels, apartment complexes, and community pools must comply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma municipal codes and the International Building Code require pool barriers (fences) at least 4 feet high with self-latching gates. Commercial pools must have certified lifeguards during operating hours. All pools must comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act regarding drain covers. Property owners must maintain these safety features or face liability for injuries.
Yes. Under the 'attractive nuisance' doctrine, property owners must take special precautions to protect children from hazards like unfenced pools that might attract them. Even if your child entered the property without permission, the pool owner may be liable if they failed to properly secure the pool.
Drain entrapment occurs when a swimmer's body or hair gets trapped by the powerful suction of a pool drain. It can cause drowning or severe injuries. The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act requires all public pools to have compliant drain covers. If a pool has outdated or missing drain covers, the owner is liable for resulting injuries.
Potentially liable parties include the pool owner (homeowner, HOA, apartment complex, hotel), property management companies, lifeguards and their employers, pool maintenance companies, and manufacturers of defective pool equipment. We investigate to identify all responsible parties to maximize your recovery.
Drowning survivors may suffer traumatic brain injury due to oxygen deprivation, requiring lifetime care. Damages include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. In wrongful death cases, families can recover funeral costs, loss of companionship, and the deceased's pain and suffering.
Immediately. Evidence in pool cases can disappear rapidly—pools are often modified after accidents, and surveillance footage gets deleted. We send immediate preservation letters to prevent destruction of evidence. Oklahoma's statute of limitations is 2 years, but critical evidence can be lost in days.
They Had a Duty to Make the Pool Safe. They Failed.
Pool owners who skip basic safety measures put lives at risk. We fight to hold them accountable—and to prevent the next tragedy.
No Fee Unless We Win