Maison Law offers representation to victims of drowning accidents throughout the state of California. No matter the circumstances of the drowning, we understand how devastating and alarming these unexpected accidents can be. Drowning incidents at Mammoth Lakes Basin are not unheard of and lead to serious injuries and fatalities every year. Contact us today for a completely confidential legal review of your claim so that you can get started immediately.
Do You Need Help from a Lawyer After a Drowning Accident?
In the event of a drowning accident, especially one that has left a victim with severe injuries or taken a life, families may need assistance from an attorney. Though you have the option of whether or not you should move forward with a claim in California with an attorney, it can be beneficial to speak with one so that you are treated fairly in your claim. An attorney can do the following things for you:
- Investigate the circumstances that led up to the accident
- Walk you through your options for recovery
- Help you gather crucial evidence in your claim
- Talk to any eyewitnesses about what they saw
- Request documentation from Mammoth Lakes Basin for further information
We want you and your family to spend time recovering after a drowning event. This is why we want to handle the stressful aspects of your claim and leave you time to heal.
Is Mammoth Lakes Basin Liable for a Drowning?
It is not always easy to determine or prove who is at fault for a drowning incident at Mammoth Lakes Basin. Legally, the Lakes Basin is supposed to protect visitors from harm and dangerous conditions on its property. It is true that visitors should always assume a certain amount of risk when they venture into these areas. However, there are some things that staff and property owners can do to protect visitors from drowning events:
- Properly Warn of Hazards: There are many hazards inside lakes that you cannot always see from the surface including drop-offs, strong undercurrents, and more. If you are not adequately warned about these hazards by staff or through appropriate signage, Mammoth Lakes can be liable.
- Keep Conditions Safe: There are many examples of unsafe conditions, from lack of lifeguards to broken underwater structures that can lead to liability concerns.
- Supervise Visitors: Staff members and lifeguards are supposed to supervise visitors in various areas throughout a lake. A management team could be liable if visitors are negligently supervised and it leads to a drowning.
- Maintain Area: Maintenance is important at Mammoth Lakes Basin. When the property, boats, or safety equipment is not maintained or inspected regularly, a drowning could occur and owners of the property could be liable.
Available Damages After a Drowning
The circumstances of a drowning at Mammoth Lakes Basin are always unique. These lakes sometimes have large insurance companies in charge of handling claims that result from drownings and other accidents on the property. However, you want to make sure that these available damages cover all of your losses as a victim or the family of a victim. You may find that you are eligible for the following types of damages through a personal injury or wrongful death claim:
- Medical expenses and ongoing care for the future
- Lost wages and loss of future earning potential
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress damages
- Wrongful death damages if a life has been taken
- Loss of companionship or consortium
- Punitive damages meant to punish a defendant
As every claim is different from the next, the damages that are available for you and your family can vary. Speaking with a knowledgeable legal advocate can help you take the next steps in your claim and ensure that your rights are being protected.
Contact a California Drowning Accident Lawyer Immediately
It can be alarming and traumatic to become involved in any type of accident at Mammoth Lakes Basin. However, drowning incidents are some of the most distressing types of accidents that can occur at a lake. If you have been left with life-altering injuries or a loved one has been taken from you, you likely have questions and battles to face along the way. At Maison Law, our California lake drowning accident lawyers understand what you are going through and will compassionately assist you and stand by your side when you need our help the most. Please do not hesitate to contact us today for a free and completely confidential case review to get started.
