Do You Need Swimming Pool Safety Tips?
Did you know that drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death in Southern Nevada for young children? Children can drown in bathtubs, buckets of water, pools, and hot tubs. Many Nevadans have hot tubs and pools at their homes. These pools and hot tubs can be dangerous, especially for young children. Below we will discuss swimming pool safety tips to keep you and your family safe around pools and hot tubs.
We hope these swimming pool safety tips help you and your family stay safe. If you are the victim in a Las Vegas area swimming pool accident, you should seek legal help from a personal injury lawyer. Las Vegas Anthem Injury Lawyers has a dedicated team of personal injury lawyers ready to help you with your case. Don’t wait: provide our personal injury lawyers with the details of your case so we can get started working towards winning you the compensation you deserve. Contact us today at (702) 857-6000 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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Keep Your Pool Secure
Swimming pool safety starts with keeping your pool secure. How can you keep your pool secure? Use the following tips from the American Red Cross:
- Surround your pool with four-sided isolation fencing. The fencing should completely surround your pool. Ensure it has a self-closing and self-latching gate. The gate should be outside a child’s reach.
- For above-ground pools, secure, lock or remove steps, ladders and anything that can be used for access. This includes outdoor furniture and toys. Do so whenever an adult is not actively supervising the pool.
- Install a secondary barrier. This can include lockable covers and door alarms and locks. The door alarms and locks should be out of a child’s reach. Install the alarms and locks on all doors and windows with direct access to the pool or spa area.
- Consult the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s pool barrier guidelines. The guidelines remind everyone that an effective pool barrier prevents a child from going over, under, or through the barrier. It keeps children from accessing the pool when supervising adults are not present.
Unfortunately, not all pools are secure. If a Nevada swimming pool accident injures you, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. Las Vegas Anthem Injury Lawyers is a team of experienced, dedicated personal injury lawyers and case managers. Based in Henderson, Nevada, we work with clients all over the Las Vegas area. Now is the best time to have our personal injury lawyers fight to secure maximum compensation for you. We encourage you to get in touch with our experienced personal injury law firm today. Contact us today at (702) 857-6000 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
Enforce Safe Behaviors and Rules
Swimming pool safety starts with safe behaviors and rules. Establish rules for everyone to follow to keep you and your loved ones safe. Safe behaviors include the following:
- Only dive in a safe diving area. Do not enter head first unless the pool has a safe diving area.
- Stay away from drains and other openings that cause suction.
- Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy or have a water watcher. A water watcher should avoid distractions.
- Swim sober. Avoid alcohol and drugs while swimming.
- Only swim to your ability.
- Make sure all swimmers can safely get in and out of the pool.
- Keep the pool and surrounding area safely maintained.
- Keep electronic devices and cords away from the pool area.
- Do not crowd the pool.
- Teach children how to swim. Swimming lessons can help reduce the likelihood of a water accident and increase water safety.
- Know how to perform CPR on children and adults. CPR is “an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.” Bystanders may be the only aid available to a drowning victim. Learning CPR can help save lives.
- Always check out an unfamiliar pool before you swim. Ask yourself the following questions: Is the water clean and clear? Where is the deep end? Is there a lifeguard on duty? Where is the rescue equipment, and how is it used? Where is the phone? Can you dial out for help directly? What is the address of your location?
- Avoid entrapment accidents. Keep children away from pool drains, pipes, and other openings.
- Always have a phone available for emergencies.
- Communicate regarding pool safety expectations with family, friends, babysitters, and neighbors.
We understand that an accident can injure even the most cautious individual. If you or a loved one are injured in a swimming pool accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. The experienced team at Anthem Injury Lawyers will work aggressively to protect your rights and help you receive maximum compensation. We work on a contingency basis, so you don’t have to worry about upfront fees. Our law office is in Henderson, Nevada, and we work with clients in Las Vegas and vicinity. Now is the best time to get in touch with our personal injury law firm and discuss the details of your swimming pool accident case so we can get to work fighting for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today at (702) 857-6000 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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Take Steps to Prevent Drowning
Drowning is a serious issue in Las Vegas. Children have lots of access to pools and hot tubs. You can take critical steps to prevent drowning, including the following:
- Always designate an adult to watch children around the pool or hot tub. Never assume someone else is watching your child.
- Use layers of protection, including barriers, to prevent access to water.
- Always know where your children are when you are inside your house.
- Ensure everyone in your household knows what to do in a water emergency. Review the chain of drowning survival below.
- Utilize a life jacket when appropriate.
- Ensure every member of your family achieves skills of water competency. They should be able to do the following: enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance then get out of the water safely.
- If a child is missing, look for the child in the pool or hot tub first. This includes the neighbors’ pools.
Chain of Drowning Survival
According to the American Red Cross, a person who is drowning has the greatest chance of survival if these steps are followed:
- Recognize the signs of someone in trouble and shout for help.
- Rescue and remove the person from the water. Do so without putting yourself in danger.
- Ask someone to call emergency medical services.
- If alone, give 2 minutes of care, then call emergency medical services.
- Begin rescue breathing and CPR.
- Use an automated external defibrillator if available and transfer care to advanced life support.
The law firm of Anthem Injury Lawyers understands that even the most cautious individual can be injured in a swimming pool accident. If you or a loved one have been injured in a swimming pool, it is important that you seek experienced legal representation. Our personal injury lawyers serve the Las Vegas area with the knowledge and expertise to help you gain maximum compensation for your injuries. There’s no replacement for an experienced personal injury lawyer – get the advantage of experience by calling us today. Contact Anthem Injury Lawyers today at (702) 857-6000 to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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We hope you and your family stay safe in and around your home. If you are injured in a swimming pool accident in the Las Vegas area, you should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Award-winning personal injury law firm Anthem Injury Lawyers is a team of experienced, dedicated personal injury lawyers based in Henderson, Nevada. With over 25 years of experience, Anthem Injury Lawyers specializes in personal injury claims. Our experienced team is ready to help you through the legal process.
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