Drowning Tragedies in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, May 12, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With the hot summer months approaching, thousands of Arizonians will be looking forward to jumping into the pool for a way to cool off. We know that families do everything they can to keep everyone safe in the pool, but over 400,000 people drowned in 2002. This number has only escalated in recent years. Adults and children and susceptible to this danger and if your loved one has died as a result of a life guards negligence, you should contact an Arizona personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

To promote safety, Southwest Ambulance Teams and Phoenix Children's Hospital host various events in order to promote water safety.

There are many warning signs to look out for to prevent this type of tragedy from happening. According to emedicinehealth.com some of the warning signs include:

Drowning warning signs

• The person in the water is flailing and waving his arms in the water
• Displaying uneven swimming motions
• Laying face down in the water
• Only the head of the individual is showing with their mouth open

Physical drowning warning signs

• Blue lips or pale skin
• Cough with a clear or pink frothy sputum.
• Labored or no breathing
• Weak or no heartbeat

Drowning unfortunately does not have a high survival rate, and the people who survive are usually left with devastating health consequences. Some of those health defects include:

Heath Consequences for Drowning Survivors

• Brain Damage
• Memory Problems
• Learning Disabilities
• Coma

Drowning can occur in a variety of places and can even occur in 1-2 inches of water, some of the common locations of drowning area include:

Common Locations of Drowning Accidents

• Pools
• Bathtubs
• Spas/ Hot tubs
• Toilets
• Lakes
• Ponds
• Fountains

Drowning accidents can be the fault of inadequately supervised public pools, manufacturing mistakes in the pool design itself, a pool maintained improperly, and many more. It is important to consult an Arizona personal injury attorney when dealing with the complications of a drowning accident to help establish who is at fault.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

Two-thirds of drowning accidents happen in the summer months. If this tragedy happens to you or a loved one because of someone else's negligence, then now is the time to receive compensation for your pain and injuries. Medical bills and funeral costs should not burden your time of mourning or recovery, an Arizona personal injury lawyer can help ensure your financial safety. For more information please contact: www.solomonrelihan.com.

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