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Pool Injuries and Premise Liability in Alabama
A day at the pool is an everyday activity for an enjoyable time or a great workout. However, negligence by a pool owner, supervisor of the pool, or maintenance person could cause significant harm or death.
Due to premises liability laws, a business, homeowner, local government, or other pool owner could be at fault for pool injuries. Such laws require a duty to keep conditions safe on an owner's property and provide warnings to customers or guests about dangers on the property.
Keeping a pool safe for use often includes frequent maintenance and supervision for all pool owners from hotels to gyms to homeowners. As such, lack of maintenance and lack of supervision are common types of negligent acts leading to pool injuries and liability for pool owners.
Common Causes of Swimming Pool Accidents in Birmingham, Alabama
Multiple factors or conditions can cause swimming pool accidents. The three general categories are defective products, lack of maintenance, and lack of supervision.
Among the general categories for causes of swimming pool accidents are many specific actions and inactions; however, the common types of negligence and defective products include:
- Poorly designed or installed diving board
- Defective railings or ladders along the side of the pool
- Incorrect markings for the depth of the pool
- Few or no lifeguards or adults to supervise
- Slippery surfaces around the pool
- Failure to clean the pool or pool area
It is important to note that besides the common causes mentioned above, there could be many reasons for a swimming pool accident, so an investigation might be necessary to determine the specific cause.
Proving Fault in a Pool Accident in Alabama
The cause of a swimming pool accident typically helps determine what will be needed to prove fault by the responsible parties.
For instance, in a negligence claim, which is typically described as premises liability in swimming pool lawsuits, an injured party must prove the following:
- The pool owner owed a duty to provide safe conditions to the injured person
- The pool owner was aware of or should have known about a condition that was dangerous to individuals
- The injured person sustained the injury from the pool owner's negligence
- The injury caused damage to the injured person
On the other hand, a product liability claim could relate to a defect in manufacturing, design, or marketing. The common elements include a defective product, an injury caused by the defect, the occurrence of the injury while using the product as intended, and damages resulting from the injury.
Contact a Premises Liability Attorney Today for a Swimming Pool Accident in Birmingham, Alabama
A swimming pool accident in Alabama requires extensive investigation and fact-gathering to determine the cause and the required elements of fault. Failure to provide the necessary facts or prove the essential elements of a claim could result in less or no compensation.
Hobbs Law, LLC is here to help. To schedule a free consultation, complete our online contact form or call 205-683-2892.