Pool Drain Injury
Swimming pools are inherently prone to developing large cultures of harmful germs and microorganisms, so pool owners must undertake one or more measures to keep the water safe and appealing for swimming. For older pools, the preferred methods tend to be either self-maintenance through the use of nets and brushes, or the employment of a pool cleaning company or contractor that will utilize professional equipment and a carefully balanced mix of chemicals. Newer pools, however, often have built in filtering systems that drain, clean, and return the pool water to the swimming pool.
Unfortunately, pool drains create incredibly forceful suction and can cause serious injury or death in both children and adults. If you or your child has been hurt by the drain system of another person or entity’s swimming pool, then it may be appropriate to consider filing a legal action. Contact the Waco premises liability lawyers at the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842.
Required Safety Features
The filtering systems in most pools rely upon powerful suction to draw water out of the swimming pool and into a circuit of filters and pumps that eliminate undesirable substances from the water before emptying the cleaner contents back where they began. But the suction is so strong that it can trap a person underwater. Federal regulations have been instituted to safeguard against these risks and require pool drain systems to have the following safety features:
- Adequately covered drains
- Automatic pump shutoff
- Manual override shutoff for drain system
- Vent systems which reduce suction
When negligent manufacturers or pool owners fail to install these features, devastating and fatal accidents can occur. You should contact a Waco swimming pool accident lawyer immediately if a failure to take safety precautions has caused you or a loved one to suffer a pool drain accident.
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There are too many dangers in life for a swimming pool to become yet another. Contact Waco pool drain injury lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C. at 877-948-4842 today to discuss your case with a skilled and experienced attorney.
