While everyone knows accidents happen, we don’t expect to lose a person we love in an instant. The loss or severe injury to someone as the result of a drowning is heartbreaking. Often times drownings involve infants or toddlers and parents are searching for answers. At Rubenstein Law may not understand exactly what you are going through in this time of tragedy, but we recognize how important it is to have someone on your side, who has only your interests in mind. Someone who will give you the facts as you are faced with so many questions.
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Available 24 Hours / 7 Days a WeekWith year-round beautiful weather in Florida, residents and visitors flock to pools and beaches to beat the heat. This makes swimming pools a popular fixture in many Florida homes and neighborhoods, unfortunately, this makes drowning accidents all too common. Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death worldwide and in Florida, we have the highest death rate for the drowning of children under age five. According to the CDC, for every child under fifteen years old who dies from drowning, another ten children receive emergency care for nonfatal underwater injuries. These are frightening statistics, but nothing is more terrifying than when it happens to your family or your child.
It only takes a matter of seconds for tragedy to occur and the person who is drowning is unable to call for help because they cannot get enough air. Even nonfatal drowning can cause brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities including memory problems, learning disabilities, and loss of basic functions. While drowning occurs mainly in swimming pools, children can drown in as little as one inch of water in bathtubs, toilets, sinks, buckets, portable pools and hot tubs.
Common Causes of Drowning Accidents:
What to do after a swimming or drowning accident:
As tragic as these events are, they happen. The aftermath can be overwhelming and complicated, we can help.
When faced with the loss of a loved one due to drowning or severe injury from near drowning, we want to ensure you have every opportunity recover damages for your family. Rubenstein Law injury attorneys have the experience and resources to win your case. If your child or family member is injured or dies in a swimming pool accident, contact us at 1-800-FL-LEGAL or visit your nearby office in Broward, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach. We available for you 24/7, nights and weekends.
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Available 24 Hours / 7 Days a WeekNo one can promise you a certain amount of money, but we can promise you that at Rubenstein Law it is our priority to provide our clients with the best legal representation and win you the most money possible to compensate you and your family for your injuries. There is no way to know how much money you will get for your case, and you should be wary of anyone who claims they can guarantee a certain amount. Many factors affect how much you will receive, such as:
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