Be alert to child pool drowning dangers as Texas summer approaches

The Houston pool injury lawyers at Denena & Points note that the Friday drowning death in a Houston apartment complex pool that had just reopened after winter provides a tragic reminder of the ever-present dangers to children from the water. News accounts reported that 6-year-old Jasmin Brown had been swimming in the pool and went under the water but did not resurface. Adults around the pool pulled the girl from the water, and tried to help her with CPR until first responders arrived. But the 6-year-old did not survive.

Young children face many dangers in the pool, such as depths that could overwhelm their swimming ability and powerful drain systems that could trap them underwater. Apartment pools generally do not provide lifeguards or safety equipment beyond what’s legally required. It’s left mostly up to you to oversee your child’s safety in the water. We remind you of some precautions you could take to help ensure your child’s safety in the pool this summer:

•  Always be sure that your children have responsible adult supervision when they’re swimming.
• Ensure that adequate safety equipment like life preservers, pool hooks, and life vests are present.
• Abide by all pool safety warning notices.
• Ensure that your child has at least basic swimming knowledge and ability.
• Provide your child with water safety information.

Many accidents are preventable. By taking adequate safety precautions and providing your child with water safety knowledge in advance, you could enhance your child’s safety in the pool. If your child suffers injury in a pool and you need help, contact our dedicated Houston pool injury lawyers for a free and confidential legal consultation. Our skill and experience could provide your path to a fair financial recovery following your child’s undeserved accident.