Texas Pool & Water Park Accident Lawyers

Protecting Victims of Pool and Water Park Accidents

Swimming pool, water park, and other aquatic accidents can have life-changing consequences, especially when they involve children. They can also put victims in difficult positions when it comes time to take legal action and fight for compensation.

At Hilliard Law, our award-winning team is known nationally for litigating high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death claims. Backed by true Texas trial lawyers, we’ve taken on some of the nations largest corporations and insurers and have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for clients. Whether you’ve lost a child in a fatal drowning or suffered injuries at swimming pool or water park, we have the experience and resources to help. 

Our Texas swimming pool and water park injury attorneys serve clients across Texas. Call (866) 927-3420 or contact us online for a FREE consultation.

We Fight for All Pool & Water Park Accident Victims

As a firm with experience litigating claims involving drownings, premises liability, and other matters of personal injury law, we’re prepared to handle all types of swimming pool and water park accident lawsuits. This includes cases involving: 

• Drowning and near-drowning accidents 
• Child injuries
• Summer camp accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Hotel and resort pools
• Condo, apartment, and townhouse complexes 
• Residential pools
• Diving board accidents
• Spa and hot tub accidents
• Pool and water park accidents involving defective products
• Assaults and other incidents involving negligent security
• Wrongful death claims

Swimming Pool Accident Lawsuits in Texas 

Victims of swimming pool accidents have legal rights under Texas law. Property owners, managers, and other responsible parties have a legal duty to ensure pools are safe for visitors, guests, tenants, and others lawfully using the property. When they fail in this duty, injured victims may have the right to pursue compensation.

We handle a wide range of swimming pool accident claims, including:

• Residential Pool Accidents – Homeowners with pools must ensure proper safety measures, such as fences, locked gates, and adequate maintenance. They can be held liable for accidents occurring on their property.
• Hotel & Resort Pool Accidents – Hotels and resorts must ensure pools are well-maintained, staffed with qualified lifeguards, and free from hazards that could endanger guests. Pool-related injuries at these locations can arise from overcrowding, lack of proper signage, or even negligent lifeguard response times.
• Spa & Hot Tub Accidents – Hot tubs and spas can pose significant risks, including drowning, overheating, and bacterial infections from poor maintenance. Entrapment injuries due to suction drains or defective jets can also create life-threatening situations, particularly for children and individuals with limited mobility.
• Apartment & Condominium Pool Accidents – Complexes with shared pools are responsible for ensuring safety measures, proper supervision, and maintenance to prevent harm. Failure to comply with safety regulations can lead to dangerous conditions, making landlords and property management companies liable for preventable accidents.
• Child Drowning & Injuries – Special laws protect children injured in swimming pool accidents, including the attractive nuisance doctrine, which holds property owners accountable for failing to secure pools from young children who may be drawn to them.
• Slip & Falls Around Pools – Wet and slippery surfaces around pools are a major cause of falls that can lead to fractures, spinal cord injuries, and head trauma. Inadequate drainage, poorly maintained decking, or lack of slip-resistant surfaces can all contribute.
• Pool Equipment Malfunctions & Defective Products – Pool drain entrapments, defective diving boards, or faulty filtration systems can cause life-threatening injuries. Product manufacturers, pool installers, and maintenance crews can be held accountable when their negligence leads to catastrophic accidents.

Water Park Accident Lawsuits

Water park accidents present unique legal issues compared to standard swimming pool accidents. These cases often involve large corporations, multiple liable parties, and dangerous attractions that can pose risks to guests.

Common types of water park accident cases we handle include:

• Drownings & Near-Drownings – Water parks must have trained lifeguards, adequate supervision, and effective safety measures in place to prevent drownings. However, overcrowding, poor signage, or lack of enforcement of water safety rules can result in tragic and preventable fatalities.
• Child Injuries at Water Parks – Many water park accidents involve children who may be part of summer camps, school trips, or birthday parties. These cases often involve multiple entities responsible for supervision, including water park staff, camp counselors, or other chaperones who may fail to monitor children properly, allowing them to enter deep water, get trapped in rides, or suffer preventable injuries.
• Slip & Falls – Water parks are known for wet, slippery surfaces that can lead to dangerous slip-and-fall injuries. Inadequate drainage, improper flooring, failure to post warning signs, or poorly maintained walkways can result in severe injuries such as broken bones, concussions, and spinal damage.
• Ride Malfunctions & Equipment Defects – Water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools rely on mechanical systems that must be properly maintained to prevent malfunctions. Defective rides, poorly designed water attractions, or failure to enforce rider safety rules can cause severe injuries such as ejections from rides, lacerations, or blunt force trauma.
• Assaults & Negligent Security – Large crowds at water parks can create environments where physical and sexual assaults occur. Water parks have a duty to implement adequate security measures, such as surveillance cameras, security personnel, and controlled entry points, to protect guests from harm. When parks fail to provide reasonable security, victims may be able to pursue legal action against the property owners.