Mankato Swimming Pool Accident Lawyer

Swimming pool accidents can encompass a range of incidents, from slips and falls to more serious accidents, or even drowning. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the legal process, potentially securing a wide range of damages from the liable party or parties.

In cases of wrongful death due to drowning, our team, which is based in Mankato but serves surrounding areas, can help you and your family pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Legal representation in such cases is essential for navigating the legal complexities involved and securing full and fair compensation. Speak with a Mankato swimming pool accident lawyer from Maschka Personal Injury today.

What Are the Common Causes of Swimming Pool Accidents?

Swimming pool accidents can have various outcomes, ranging from minor wounds to severe, potentially life-altering injuries. Common causes of swimming pool accidents include:

• Lack of safety barriers: Inadequate fencing, gates, or pool covers can allow unauthorized access, particularly by children, increasing the risk of accidents
• Poor water quality: Neglecting pool cleaning and filtration allows algae to build up and can create unsanitary conditions
• Chemical imbalances: Improper handling or incorrect levels of pool chemicals, like chlorine, can cause numerous health problems
• Defective or poorly maintained pool equipment: Faulty drains, pumps, diving boards, ladders, and electrical systems can create dangerous situations
• Overcrowding: If pool capacity limits are not enforced, it can be challenging for lifeguards to effectively monitor swimmers and respond to emergencies
• Slippery surfaces and falls: Wet pool decks and surroundings are common hazards that cause slip and fall accidents, resulting in injuries such as fractures and head trauma
• Poor lighting: Inadequate lighting around the pool area, especially at night, reduces visibility and makes it difficult to spot hazards, increasing the risk of falls and other accidents
• Lack of supervision: Inadequate or distracted supervision by adults or lifeguards is a major contributor to drownings and other accidents, which can happen quickly and silently—even with experienced swimmers

Our attorneys can assess whether the pool owner, manager, or other parties were negligent in maintaining the pool, supervising swimmers, or providing adequate safety measures. For example, pool owners are responsible for addressing slippery surfaces that can result in slip and falls, and the attractive nuisance doctrine may hold property owners liable if children can access unsecured pools. After determining who is at fault, our Mankato attorneys can pursue a legal claim against any and all liable parties to recover fair compensation for your swimming pool accident injuries.

Injuries and Damages in Swimming Pool Accident Claims

Swimming pool incidents can lead to a variety of injuries and damages, including physical harm, emotional distress, and financial costs. Physical injuries can include:

• Infections: Contaminated water can spread diseases
• Chemical-related injuries: Improper handling of pool chemicals can result in skin, respiratory, and eye irritation, and potentially more severe outcomes such as blindness or death
• Slip and fall injuries: These are frequent around wet pool areas and can lead to fractures, broken bones, lacerations, contusions, and head and back injuries
• Head and spinal cord injuries: These often result in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, impaired bodily functions, and cognitive deficits
• Drowning: If this does not result in death, it can lead to permanent brain damage, cognitive issues, cardiac arrest, coma, and lung damage

Victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Consulting with a Mankato lawyer is vital to understanding the specific injuries and damages that may be recoverable based on the circumstances of your swimming pool accident and the laws that apply to your case.

Contact a Mankato Attorney After a Pool Incident

An experienced Mankato swimming pool accident lawyer can help injured individuals by investigating what happened, determining liability, and pursuing compensation for their damages. Contact Maschka Personal Injury today for a free consultation where we can discuss your case and advise you on the best course of action.