Philadelphia Premises Liability Lawyer

Pool Area Liability

Having a pool in your backyard can be a great way to escape grueling heat during the summer months, ensure a great source of daily exercise, and serve as an excellent place to host parties with friends and extended family.

However, despite all the benefits a pool area brings, there are specific dangers that exist in and around pools. If you have a pool installed on your property, you are legally responsible for the safety of everyone who comes near that area. As such, you can be found liable for injuries that take place if you have not ensured a safe pool area.

The following tips will hopefully help you keep a safe pool area and help you avoid any liability for pool area accidents or injuries.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents account for a large number of pool area accident. When standing water accumulates, people in the area are more likely to slip and fall on the hard surface surrounding the pool. In some situations, a person may slip and fall into the pool, leading to a drowning accident.

To lessen the likelihood of one of these accidents taking place, you should be sure to keep the area around your pool free from standing water as much as possible. Keep towels and a mop or broom handy at all times so that excess water can be either soaked up or swept towards a drain.

Enforce Safe Behavior

When kids, or even adults, behave recklessly around a pool, serious accidents can take place. You should always monitor the behavior of people playing in your pool and make sure that they are behaving in a responsible manner.

Contact Us

If you or someone you know has been injured in or near a pool, contact the Philadelphia premises liability lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 215-238-1130.