In a place as warm as South Florida, swimming pools are everywhere, and so are pool accidents. If you or your child were injured in a swimming pool accident, you could have a premises liability claim against the pool owners.
The Hollywood, FL personal injury accident lawyers at Elliott Law Firm, PLLC can help you hold the owner accountable and seek full compensation for the harm you’ve experienced. Call now for a free consultation to learn more about your rights.
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J. Christopher “Chris” Elliott is a seasoned trial attorney with nearly two decades of courtroom experience, trusted by clients across Florida when their freedom, reputation, or future is on the line.
CLICK FOR A FREE CONSULTATIONWhy Choose Elliott Law Firm, PLLC to Take My Florida Swimming Pool Injury Case?
Elliott Law Firm, PLLC is one of the top personal injury firms in South Florida for swimming pool accident and premises liability cases. Our Hollywood swimming pool accident attorneys have recovered over $50 million for injured clients like you.
Clients choose us to represent them because we have:
- Over two decades of legal experience
- Won over 5,000 cases
- A history of strong client service, backed by scores of satisfied clients
- Been recognized by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers
- Contingency fee arrangements and free consultations
Call us today to schedule a free case review with an experienced Hollywood swimming pool accident attorney who can help you.
Do I Need a Hollywood, FL Attorney to Help With My Swimming Pool Accident Claim?
You are not required to hire a lawyer, but pool injury claims are complex and turn on technical premises liability laws that require proof the property owner failed to fix or warn you of a dangerous condition.
Moreover, they feature aggressive insurers that utilize many tactics aimed at reducing the value of your claim.
An attorney levels the field. Our team can:
- Investigate the accident and determine how it happened
- Identify every party that may share liability
- Gather evidence, including maintenance records and witness accounts
- Determine whether the pool met Florida’s safety requirements
- Calculate the full value of your economic and non-economic losses
- Handle all communications and negotiations with the insurance company
- File your claim within Florida’s deadlines
Contact Elliott Law Firm, PLLC to learn more about why hiring an attorney is in your best interest.
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Swimming Pool Accidents and Premises Liability in Florida
Most pool injury claims fall under premises liability. Florida property owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably safe and to warn of hidden dangers. When they fail to do this, and a guest is hurt, they can be held responsible for the resulting injuries and damages.
Pools carry special rules. Under the attractive nuisance doctrine, owners owe a heightened duty to protect children, who are naturally drawn to water, even if they wander onto the property uninvited.
Florida’s Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act also requires residential pools to have safety features such as a four-foot barrier, self-latching gates, or approved alarms. A missing or broken safety feature can serve as evidence of negligence.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Hollywood, Florida Swimming Pool Injury?
Florida law allows you to recover compensation for your economic and non-economic damages after a swimming pool incident. Depending on the circumstances, homeowners, hotels, apartment complexes, HOAs, and pool maintenance companies could be liable for your damages and be named as defendants in your claim.
If your claim is successful, you could recover money for:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Keep in mind that Florida uses modified comparative negligence rules. If you share fault for the incident, your recovery may be reduced by your share of fault and barred if you are more than 50% responsible.
Serving All Neighborhoods in Hollywood, Florida
Elliott Law Firm proudly represents accident victims throughout Hollywood and neighboring communities including:
- Hollywood Beach
- Hollywood Lakes
- Downtown Hollywood
- Hollywood Hills
- Emerald Hills
- Driftwood
- Boulevard Heights
- Liberia
- Parkside
- Hillcrest
- North Central Hollywood
- South Central Beach
We also help individuals and families in nearby communities, including Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Fort Lauderdale.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we may be able to help.
Contact a Hollywood, FL Swimming Pool Accident Attorney to Take Legal Action
If you were injured in a swimming pool accident, you have rights. Contact Elliott Law Firm, PLLC at (800) 300-0303 today for a free consultation to learn about your legal options. We’re here to help you pursue accountability and full compensation.