Swimming Pool & Camp Injuries in Florida
Have you been injured at a swimming pool or camp in Florida? You may be entitled to substantial compensation for your camp injuries, including payment for medical bills and lost wages. It’s not always easy to identify who owns a swimming pool or camp, let alone get compensation if you’ve been hurt. Attorney Cary Woods II used to represent large companies, and now he helps injured Floridians pursue claims against those companies. You don’t have to let your injury slide if you have “top notch” legal help from the Law Office of Cary Woods II.
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What Are Common Swimming Pool Injuries?
Common swimming pool injuries include drowning or near-drowning, slip-and-falls around the edges of the pool, diving board accidents, deep cuts from sharp edges on pool equipment, and bacterial or fungal infections. Unfortunately, swimming pools can be quite dangerous, especially if they’re poorly maintained or inappropriately supervised. Pool decks are easy places to slip and fall due to splashed water. Not all swimming pools have lifeguards, and those that do may have inadequately trained lifeguards or lifeguards who become distracted on the job. Even with safety precautions in place, swimming pool injuries can happen and can be serious. It’s important to seek medical treatment right away after a swimming pool injury.
What Are Common Camp Injuries?
Common camp injuries run the gamut from heat exhaustion to concussions to broken bones. Campers often spend a lot of time outdoors in environments different from home. They need adequate safeguards against injury, like sunscreen, hats, water, food, and rest breaks. Sometimes, campers face bullying or roughhousing by other kids, which can lead to injury. They also may go swimming, facing the same injury risks described above. Moreover, camps sometimes inadequately supervise campers – too few adults or distracted adults can lead to injured kids. Again, it’s important to seek medical treatment right away after a camp injury. If you learn that your child has been injured at camp, encourage them to go to the camp nurse. For serious injuries, the camp should help the camper seek medical care at the earliest opportunity and keep parents informed until they can arrive in person.
What Are Common Legal and Practical Issues in Pool or Camp Injury Cases?
Our attorney has identified some common legal and practical issues in pool and camp injury cases, such as:
- Determining who should be held responsible for the injury, because big companies may own pools and camps, insurance carriers may get involved, and these businesses have every incentive to deny responsibility
- Getting information from the scene of the accident, especially because many witnesses may be children
- Obtaining pool maintenance records or camp safety protocols
- Connecting the injury to the pool or camp’s failure to properly maintain the premises, follow safety protocols, or properly supervise swimmers or campers
- Fending off defenses, such as an argument that a child put themselves in harm’s way, leading to injury
How Can You Recover Compensation for a Pool or Camp Injury?
Step one toward recovering compensation is to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer who has direct experience with the kinds of insurance companies and businesses you may face. You need advice about your case, including the strengths and weaknesses, who the proper defendants are, your possible recovery, and what you can expect from the legal process. Information to bring to your free initial consultation with Cary Woods II includes:
- Location of the swimming pool or camp where the injury happened
- Details of how the injury occurred
- Response of the pool staff or camp staff, if known
- Medical treatment that you or your loved one sought after the injury
- Whether you or your loved one had to take time off work or lost wages due to the injury
If your child was injured at a pool or camp, you or another family member will likely need to pursue a claim on their behalf. Cary Woods has experience with representative claims and can help, whether it’s a personal injury claim or a wrongful death lawsuit. If you or another adult was injured, we can help too. The first step is scheduling a free consultation to learn about your rights.
Legal Representation for Florida Swimming Pool and Camp Injuries
Have you or a loved one been injured at a pool or while attending camp? Call the Law Office of Cary Woods II to hire a personal injury attorney who will fight for you from the start. With a winning combination of deep knowledge about the giant companies our clients face and a commitment to superior client service, the Law Office of Cary Woods II gives hope back to injured people and their families. You can schedule a free consultation with the Law Office of Cary Woods II by calling (786) 750-7872 or filling out our convenient contact form.
