DEATH BY DROWNING IS LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR KIDS IN LA COUNTY. CHILDREN AT RISK IN POOLS, HOMES & PARKS.
With winter behind this year, Southern Californians are taking to the water, and that can mean danger for adults and children alike. Child drownings are the leading cause of death for children age 1-5 in LA County. A child can drown in obvious places such as private and public swimming pools, but also in less likely places such as bathtubs, buckets and sinks. Water and swimming areas at parks, beaches, private homes and public and youth recreational facilities can hold hazards for young ones. If you or a loved one has been a drowning victim in LA, call a personal injury attorney for free now at 1-800-ALAWPRO now.
Recently, a 3-year old girl was hospitalized in serious condition after a drowning incident in Winetka pool. Sadly, drowning is the number one killer of LA children 1-5 years old. Swimming pools at people’s homes account for 70% of those fatalities. Nationally there are 1,000 child drowning deaths annually. There is a debate about whether swimming lessons for children under 5 increase or decrease drowning potential. Some say lessons give parents and children a false sense of security. Medical experts recommend professional lifeguards in all situations where children are swimming, including home pool parties. To learn more about premises liability in public and private areas, visit our website at www.alawpro.com.
Following is a list of California Water Parks where drowning is a potential hazard:
- Antioch Waterpark
- Golfland/Sunsplash
- The Island Waterpark
- Knotts Soak City USA - Orange County
- Knotts Soak City USA - Palm Springs
- Knotts Soak City USA - San Diego
- Manteca Waterslides
- Mustang Waterslides
- Outrageous Waters
- Raging Waters
- Sengme Oaks Family WaterPark
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
- Waterworld
- Waterworld USA
- The Wave
- Wild Rivers
- Wild Water Adventures
Have you or someone you love been hurt or killed by drowning in LA? Then you need the help of a Law Team who understands. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP we have more than 50 years combined legal experience. Call us at 1-800-ALAWRPO (1-800-252-9776) for a free and confidential consultation now. We are here for you.
