Swimming pools are staples of the Florida lifestyle. Whether you have a pool at your home or you spend time at a public pool or private facility, the last thing you want to have happen during a pool day is for you or a family member to slip, fall and suffer a serious injury. You can reduce the risk of such mishaps by becoming aware of the hazards that often lead to them.
Every year, hundreds of Floridians are injured when they slip and fall around the pool due to:
Wet pool decking and standing water in areas around the pool
Worn or missing slip-resistant material on ladders, diving boards, or concrete stairs at the corner of the pool
Tool, equipment, hoses, toys, towels and other items lying near the pool
Wet flooring in locker rooms and bathrooms at public pools
Cracked, broken or uneven concrete on pool decks and the surrounding areas
Defective diving boards and slides
In the unfortunate event that you get hurt at a pool, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation. Such lawsuits can be filed against hotels, water parks, cruise lines and even private homeowners. To prove negligence on the part of a pool owner or operator, you will need to show that they either knew or should have known that there was a dangerous condition at the pool and failed to fix it.
The pool owner or operator may argue that you were at least partially at fault for your accident. Common arguments are that the injured person engaged in horseplay or disregarded warning...
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