Victims who have endured harm and damages because of dangerous pool drains should contact the highly skilled legal team of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis and Overholtz. AWKO Law has years of experience filing personal injury claims and can help you recover compensation if you have been injured due to pool drains that fail to comply with legal regulations.
In August 2009, Florida television networks aired live pictures of a three-year-old child being vacuumed into a pool drain after her arm became trapped under a skimmer drain. Unable to breath, the child’s life was in peril. With the assistance of rescue workers, the child was freed, and she was immediately admitted to a hospital. She is one of the lucky ones.
The incident served as a reminder to the public of the dangers of pool drains. Swimming pool drownings represent the second highest cause of death in children under the age of 14. The dangers associated with faulty pool drains only serve to increase the potential for swimming pool accidents.
Several people are pushing for stricter legal regulations of pool drains. One such piece of legislation, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, calls for mandatory flat or dome-shaped drain covers for all pool and spa drains. Many believe that flat or dome-shaped drain covers prevent the vacuum effect in drains. Those who fail to use the aforementioned drain covers could be subject to litigation if injury occurs.
To learn more about filing a pool drain safety personal injury claim, contact AWKO Law today at (888) 255-2956 and begin your journey toward rightful compensation.