CHILD DEATHS FROM SWIMMING POOL AND HOT TUB & SPA ACCIDENTS ON THE RISE. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS AT RISK.
A new government study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that more children are dying as a result of pool and spa drowning incidents. The report is the most up-to-date one available, reviewing statistics from 2005. It is grim news, coming as California families with children are about to begin their summers. If you or a loved one has drowned or been injured in a water accident, please contact a lawyer for immediate help. Call 1-800-ALAWPRO now for your free initial consultation.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that the death rate for child drownings in pools and spas is on the rise. With approximately 320 deaths of children under 5 in 2005, the study estimates an increase in nearly 75 deaths from the previous year. The most frequent drowning victims are kids between the ages of 1 and 2. Swimming pools accidents occurred most commonly when there was not appropriate supervision. Spa and hot tub deaths happened mostly as the result of drain suction, causing the child’s hair, clothes, limb, or other body part to be pulled or entangled in the drain. A federal law banning the sale, distribution or manufacturing of unapproved drain covers went into effect five months ago. The report also cites that fewer children are being treated for pool and spa-related injuries.
Have you or a family member been injured or killed in a pool or spa accident in California? If so, please don’t wait before getting legal advice and assistance. At the Law Offices of The Rudman Law Firm, PLC LLP we offer over 50 years combined experience in serving the needs of the injured and killed. Let us do the work and worrying for you. Please call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation. Help is a phone call away.
