When a person suffers an accident and it costs them their life, getting legal support is critical. That is very much the case in a drowning accident. Often, when facing challenging cases where insurance companies consistently work against you, it becomes essential to arm yourself with support.
Our Davie pool drowning accident attorney at Eggnatz | Pascucci is ready to help you. Our Davie personal injury lawyer brings compassion and dedication to your fight.
Why Choose Us at Eggnatz | Pascucci?
With over 25 years of experience, you can trust that our wrongful death lawyers will seek justice under the law to the fullest degree possible. There is no way to bring your loved one back, but we can fight to get justice through restitution and acknowledgement.
With a 99% success rating, our law firm is a local advocate for victims facing serious injuries and families that lost a loved one. Hire our Davie pool drowning accident lawyer to become your advocate in the toughest of times.
How to Prove Negligence in a Residential Pool Drowning Accident?
Pool drownings can happen in various locations. Some of the most common include those at private homes. However, drownings can also happen in public pools, hotels, and other locations. No matter where they happen, it is critical to prove the following to show that the property owner was negligent:
- The owner owed your loved one a duty of care
- That duty of care was breached
- The breach led to an accident
- The drowning occurred as a result of the accident
To prove negligence, we must show that the property owner knew or should have known about the risk and failed to take steps to prevent it. That could mean having fencing around the property or minimizing access in some way. Florida law requires owners of a pool to install fencing around a pool that meets certain requirements such as being a certain height and if gates are used, they must be self-closing gates. If a property owner has failed to place a code-compliant fence around the pool or property, then the property owner may be deemed negligent automatically as a matter of law. An experienced attorney can help investigate and identify potential code violations that prove negligence as a matter of law.
What Types of Recoverable Damages Can I Receive?
Victim families can seek compensation for the loss of their loved one in multiple ways. This includes seeking compensation for final medical care, funeral costs, and end-of-life needs. It may also include recovering damages based on the loss of companionship and loss of wages if the person was a wage earner. You can see damages for pain and suffering as well.
How Long Do I Have to File a Pool Drowning Accident in Florida?
It is critical to seek the help of an attorney as soon as possible in these accidents. In Florida, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is two years from the date the person died. This is a crucial rule, as missing the deadline will bar you from seeking compensation.
We strongly encourage you to contact an attorney immediately so we can start working on your case. This includes preserving evidence, gathering witness statements, and building your claim for the losses you have suffered. We aim to settle your case for the highest value possible within the shortest time frame. However, even if you are approaching the statute of limitations, we still want to hear about your case.
Call Our Davie Pool Drowning Accident Lawyers Today
Set up a free consultation to discuss what happened to your loved one today. Call Eggnatz | Pascucci today to talk to us without any risk or obligation. We only charge you for our legal services if and when we win your case for you.