Texas Pool & Water Park Accident Lawyers

Resort and Hotel Pool Accidents

Many hotel and resort owners believe that posting a warning sign at the pool releases them from liability, but they are mistaken. They can be held responsible if they fail to comply with state and federal laws regulating commercial pools, which results in injury or death. The hotel/resort’s security cameras may have captured the incident, and the record must be preserved — our team will quickly seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the video from being destroyed. 

There are several possible causes of pool accidents and drowning, such as:

• Cloudy or murky water
• Malfunctioning pool drains
• Improperly maintained safety equipment
• Not enough staff or safety personnel

Water Park Drowning and Injury Cases

Water park drownings can happen in the presence of dozens or even hundreds of park-goers, lifeguards, and staff.  Sadly, adequate park staff and lifeguard training could prevent most of these terrible accidents.

The 10/20 Rule for Lifeguard Response

• Lifeguards should respond to a distressed swimmer within 10 seconds
• Lifeguards should reach that person within 20 seconds
• No pool patron should be in danger for more than 30 seconds

Pools should be staffed based on the 10/20 criteria —the more swimmers in the pool, the more lifeguards are needed to maintain the 10/20 Rule.

Because water park drowning cases can be complex, you must hire a legal team familiar with aquatic litigation. Few law firms have as much experience as Hilliard Law with these problematic cases.

Apartment Complex Pool Accidents

A drowning accident can occur when an apartment complex owner allows the pool to become murky or does not maintain a secure pool fence with working safety latches. The owners of apartment complexes, townhouses, and condominium pools must ensure that the pools meet state and federal safety codes.  Their security companies may also be held liable for some safety violations.

Texas Safety Requirements for Public Pools and Spas

• Floor markings and floating safety rope between 1 and 2 feet of depth in pools over 5 feet deep
• Depth markers on the side walls and deck of the pool
• “No diving” warning signs for depths less than 6 feet
• A reaching pole and throwing rope (or throwing rope with a buoy for larger pools)
• Appropriate lighting that allows all areas of the deck area and water surface to be seen at night
• Barrier fence with safety latches on all pool gates

The new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act also requires that all public pools have drain covers or other anti-entrapment or suction-limiting devices/systems to prevent injury or drowning.

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If we take your case, we will work on a Contingent Fee basis, which means you don’t pay us unless we win.

Injured in a pool or water park accident? Contact Hilliard Law today to get the justice you deserve!