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Pool Hazards & Product Liability

If you or a loved one has suffered a swimming pool accident which has resulted in injury or death due to the negligence of another, you have the right to pursue compensation. Hire an NYC premises liability lawyer from our firm as soon as possible so that your rights may be protected.

Pool Accidenr Damages

You may be eligible to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost income, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. In some cases, damages may be awarded for loss of enjoyment of life, along with punitive damages. A wrongful death claim may be filed in cases where the victim did not survive. No matter what the circumstances of your case may be, we encourage you to contact a New York City premises liability lawyer at our firm for help moving forward with the legal process.

Contact us today at (212) 490-5700 to schedule a free case consultation.

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Swimming Pool Safety Tips

While our personal injury firm is here to help those who experience the terrible results of a pool accident, we would prefer never to meet you due to such a heartbreaking reason. Far better for everyone is to follow guidelines for water safety. Luckily, there are lots of resources to help you protect yourself and family from pool accidents.

Follow these safety tips and likely the worst injury you’ll deal with from a pool outing is sunburn! (But you should wear sunscreen to avoid that too.)

Before you go:

  • Teach children how to swim.
  • Provide lifejackets to non-swimmers.
  • Learn CPR.
  • Talk to children about water safety, including to stay away from drains and the buddy system.
  • Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.
  • If you’re taking multiple children, consider having more than one adult go.

When you get there:

  • Inspect the pool and surrounding area for hazards
    • A missing drain cover could allow for suction that might trap someone below water.
    • Broken or missing steps and handrails to exit the water could lead to injury.
    • Slippery or uneven surfaces might cause a fall into the water.
  • Look for safety devices or lifeguards
    • Are there adequate numbers of lifeguards for the number of people using the pool?
    • If there are no lifeguards, is there any floatation or lifesaving devices nearby?
    • Is the pool fenced off to prevent small children from accidentally falling in?
  • Be vigilant
    • It only takes a second for a water injury to occur, always watch children when around water.
    • When swimming, make sure you are aware of others to avoid collisions or rough-housing.
    • Stay out of the water if you feel fatigued or ill.
    • Be firm with children about water safety and call it a day if rules are not being followed.

After Pool Time:

You may think that leaving the pool area is the end of your safety concerns and it very likely is. But it is important that if you or your child had any water mishap, even if it was quickly resolved and the fun continued, that you monitor the situation.

There is a rare phenomenon called “dry drowning,” although the term is a poor description. Medical authorities prefer “post-immersion syndrome” or even “delayed drowning.” What it refers to are instances where a person dies more than 24 hours after swallowing or inhaling liquid but had showed no signs of serious breathing trouble at the time.

In a case of delayed drowning, doctors believe liquid stimulates the voice box, “causing the organ to spasm and shut,” according to an article in Medical News Today. With the voice box closed, liquids end up where they shouldn’t be, and “drowning” can occur.

Speak to a Lawyer If There’s Been a Pool Accident

Sometimes no matter how careful someone is around a pool; an accident can occur through the negligence of others. If that happens, the personal injury attorneys of Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. can help you get the compensation you deserve. The laws of premise liability can be complex and tedious. We will handle the legal matters, including with the insurance companies, while you focus on more important matters of healing or grief.

A lawyer can help to determine against whom to file suit. This may be, for example, a private individual, a hotel or gym owner, or even a government agency. It may be the owner or manager of the property on which the pool is located, or the owner or operator of the business which made the pool available or accessible.

If the pool was not adequately enclosed, drains were not maintained, lifeguards were not provided or were negligent, or warning signs were not provided, you have grounds for a claim. This is also the case if defective products such as pool toys and floatation devices were defective and such a suit would involve the manufacturer or seller.

Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., is Here to Help

At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we are here to help you and your family recover as much as possible by pursing the maximum possible compensation. Most cases can be settled out of court, but where this is not in your best interests, we will aggressively represent you in a trial. Our reputation as fierce litigators has earned us the respect of those who have observed our successes. Our swimming pool accident lawyers have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients and are dedicated to do all we can to assist you.

To schedule a free, initial case evaluation, contact us today at (212) 490-5700.

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09/09/2021

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08/11/2021

Ross Raggio, did an amazing job on my case. The office staff was responsive and very helpful to my questions and concerns. I had a very good experience. I highly recommend this firm.

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I am extremely satisfied and pleased most of all grateful for the services of Jonathan and his team! It is such a relief to have a strong team supporting you through a process that’s stressful. Thank you again for everything.

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03/01/2021

Hetch,Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., is the law office I highly recommend. My attorney Judd Kleeger, accomplished to represent me, support my needs & secure my future after suffering a traumatic accident. Other lawyers couldn’t guarantee this to me but Judd…

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I was always able to reach my attorney Judd Kleeger with any concern I had about my case. He responded timely and with the utmost courtesy to my sometimes desperate phone calls and email. He knew exactly what to do…

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The attorneys at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek are smart, professional, responsive and dedicated to achieving the best results for their clients. Most importantly, they are trustworthy and genuinely good people who you can depend upon.

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Judd Kleeger and his team are extremely competent, super professional and have achieved consistently better results than I or my clients had anticipated. He is my “go to” PI team. This was my experience over a decade and not just…

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I have known Judd Kleeger for over a decade now. By far the smartest hardest working attorney I have ever dealt with. His advice has been spot on time and time again. Highly recommend him.

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01/15/2021

I retained Judd Kleeger for a personal injury case. I would, without hesitation, recommend Judd, and his firm, for anyone who finds themselves in a situation that demands a tenacious advocate who will not stop fighting until he gets results.

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I can’t recommend Judd Kleeger enough. He is without a doubt the most professional lawyer I’ve encountered. Judd Kleeger is diligent and quick in his responses, always making sure his clients are in the right hands. I’ve never had to…

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Judd Kleeger is an exceptional attorney who makes sure to get the best possible outcome for his client. He is always available, and is knowledgeable, prepared and dedicated to his clients. He is not afraid to go to trial and…

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Mr. Judd Kleeger and his team at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek are great! They always provide very thoughtful and caring advice. Mr. Kleeger is extremely professional and very easy to work with.

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01/06/2021

We quickly had to get legal counsel and we contacted Jordan Hecht. The rapport and guidance was outstanding at all times, prompt, timely and open for calls and updates. I can’t thank Jordan enough for his care, work and expertise….

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12/28/2020

Mr. Ross Raggio and his team at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., provided excellent legal services. His team and him were absolutely great, always returning calls or emails when we had questions about the case. Always very cordial, caring and…

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12/10/2020

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Mr. Ross Raggio went above and beyond to settle my case during the height of the pandemic, a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed slim. He was responsive and professional, and was…

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12/07/2020

Ross was always available and working with my best interests, also very thorough with any questions I had along the case. Will recommend to others!

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12/04/2020

Jordan Hecht of Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek is the best lawyer I’ve ever worked with.  He is smart, tough, and very professional. I highly recommend the firm and could not have asked for a better outcome.

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I came to know the firm through my relationship with one of the partners, Jordan Hecht. Jordan and I became close friends in law school. I have since referred several cases to Jordan and his firm ranging from a mesothelioma…

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From the moment that I contacted this Law firm and got assigned Mr. Ross. They have been nothing but helpful, Especially Mr. Ross. In the time that Mr. Ross took my case, it took him 3 months to a get…

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I retained Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek for a serious personal injury case. They were very professional and managed to obtain a settlement for me that far exceeded my expectations. I would strongly recommend this firm for anyone’s legal needs.

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