Drowning Accidents

New Orleans Drowning Accident Lawyers

Representing Victims of Drowning Accidents Across Louisiana

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 3,536 unintentional drownings occurred within 2005 to 2014 in the United States. This makes it the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death in the country. Regardless if the drowning occurred in a pool, on a lake, or otherwise, it is vital to seek legal guidance for your loss. A drowning accident often occurs because of the property owners’ negligence.

If you have lost your loved one in a drowning accident, you may be able to seek compensation if it was a wrongful death. Contact our New Orleans drowning accident lawyers today for a free case review: (504) 608-3211!

Determining Who is at Fault in a Drowning Accident

Lifeguard Negligence at a Public Pool: There are cases when a lifeguard on duty is not paying attention while children or fellow swimmers are drowning—resulting in a drowning accident. In this case, the lifeguard and the owner of the pool may be held liable for wrongful death.

Pulled Under the Water by Suction: Faulty pool filters can also be known to cause drowning accidents. Their suction can force a swimmer to remain underwater. In this case, the pool filtration manufactures may be held liable.

Parent/Guardian Negligence: If a parent or babysitter walks away from the pool while the child drowns, they may be held responsible for the child’s death.

Horseplay Among Swimmers: There are instances where swimmers by be playful and run around the pool or may push each other, but this can lead to serious injuries. If a person hits their head on the side of the pool, they may be knocked unconscious and drown. The individuals behaving unsafely in the pool may be held liable.

Contact our New Orleans Drowning Accident Lawyers: (504) 608-3211

If you have been injured while swimming or if you lost a loved one in a drowning accident because of another person’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. There is a statute of limitation on premises liability cases of one year; therefore, it is vital to contact an attorney as quickly as possible. Tony Clayton & Associates can help you recover the monetary compensation that you deserve. We are dedicated to helping our clients secure their future and overall wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience, we have the knowledge and experience needed to properly defend the rights of the New Orleans community.

Contact our New Orleans drowning accident lawyers today for a free case review: (504) 608-3211!

Hundreds of Millions Won for Our Clients

$171 Million
Our clients were in a massive plant explosion that left them physically and psychologically damaged, but we got a record settlement to help them recover.
$117 Million
Our client, a pregnant mother, suffered a catastrophic injury in her cervical spine while riding in an ambulance. We won her the largest single-injury verdict in Louisiana history.
$37 Million
Our client, a floating dock worker, won $37 million after losing his leg in a terrible accident.
$27 Million
Our firm won a $13.7 million verdict for a group of plant workers who were grievously harmed because management cut corners.
$16 Million
A Louisiana jury returned a verdict of $16 million for our clients, who survived a massive plant explosion that management could have prevented.
$11.9 Million
Our client was riding his bike when he was struck by a car, causing a skull fracture and brain damage. We won him $11.9 million in court.
$11 Million
A woman suffered a severe spinal cord injury after she was struck head-on in a collision involving two dump trucks. We won her an $11 million verdict to ensure she recovered well.
$5.4 Million
Our client was injured in a car accident due to a dangerously placed billboard, but we were able to help her recover millions to get back on her feet.
$3.8 Million
Our firm won $3.8 million for a little girl whose foot was burned due to a failed hot water heater. The jury ultimately found the apartment manager responsible.
$117 Million
Source: The Advocate 8/12/2012. Suit No. 70538 Division D 18th JDC Parish of Iberville.

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