Maison Law stands up for families who have lost a loved one in a tragic Stockton drowning incident caused by negligence. We help victims hold property owners and operators responsible when victims are allowed access to unsafe pools, lakes, and rivers. To find out how to hold at-fault parties fully accountable for their carelessness, contact a skilled Stockon lawyer and schedule a free consultation. It’s a no-risk way to determine how to seek justice and secure support for the family members left behind.
Should My Family Contact a Lawyer After a Drowning?
Nothing can bring back a lost loved one, but those responsible for a drowning should face justice. Close relatives will also suffer financial turmoil as they must pay funeral costs and leftover medical bills, all at a time they may have lost the income the deceased had supported the family with. Those who contributed to factors that led to a drowning must be held liable for these costs and more. Businesses operating pools and the City of Stockton will have the money to afford teams of lawyers. You’ll want a lawyer to protect your family’s interests. Your Stockton Drowning Accident Lawyer fully investigates the accident and then demands the most possible for your family, while allowing your loved ones as much time as possible to grieve in peace.Drowning Dangers in Stockton and San Joaquin County
People looking to take a dip on a hot day have plenty of choices around Stockton. They can enjoy one of the City’s public pools such as Oak Park Pool. Families may check out parks along the San Joaquin River. They may head up to Camanche Reservoir for some water sports. When it’s colder, those looking for fun may reserve a room at Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca and enjoy the indoor water park. Hotels around the area have pools on the amenities list. And some lucky homeowners install pools in their backyards. These pools and natural bodies of water offer great fun for all ages, but the owners and operators of these parks are responsible for removing dangers that could lead to drowning. They should also be warning people of potential dangers, especially when swimming in unpredictable conditions found in rivers and lakes. After a drowning, business owners, homeowners, and local government departments can be held liable for not preventing these hazards and more:- Providing the proper number of lifeguards.
- Proper training for those lifeguards.
- Providing proper safety devices and first aid for swimmers and disabled guests.
- Maintenance of pools to prevent hazards with drains and pumps.
- Removal of slip-and-fall hazards on docks and around pools that might send someone into the water while unconscious.
- Preventing overcrowding.
- Providing fencing and security measures to prevent unattended people from entering and suffering harm.
- Putting up warning signs about hazards in natural bodies of water like along rivers, lakes, and ponds. Signs about deep water, underwater obstructions, and strong currents. No swimming signs.
- Keeping swimmers out of the path of careless boaters.
Who Can Be Held Accountable for Drownings?
Anyone whose negligence leads to a drowning can be held liable for the loss of life. That might be a hotel corporation that doesn’t provide lifeguards around pools. It may be the City of Stockon’s responsibility for creating a hazard at a city pool. An apartment management company could face liability for a tragic accident at an apartment complex pool. Even local farmers can be held liable if they don’t restrict access to ponds and canals on their lands. This liability may come into play if a child is able to reach a farm pond and drown. These are just a few of the potentially liable parties after a drowning:- The property owner or homeowner
- Landlord or property management company
- A farm or orchard owner
- Resort owner
- Waterpark owners
- A Home Owner’s Association (HOA) responsible for a pool or lake in a housing community
- A business owner or company operating a boat rental shop or a paddle board rental shop
- City, County, State, or Federal Department responsible for a public pool or a park along a river or lake.
Compensation for Families After a Tragic Drowning
A Stockton wrongful death lawyer stands up for families during such a difficult time. Maison Law strives to seek the most in support for families while providing as little disruption to those in mourning as possible. Every damage the family faces now and will face in the future must be included in a wrongful death claim. Anything left off would be something a liability insurance company could ignore. These and other factors would determine the size of the wrongful death settlement or judgment:- Totals on leftover medical bills and ambulance fees.
- Support to pay for a funeral and burial.
- The emotional hardships a family will suffer.
- Support for children of the victims who have lost the love and guidance of a parent. That includes the cherished moments of entering college and graduating and sharing the gift of childbirth with parents. Those moments can’t be replaced, but those at fault must be held accountable.
- Support for parents who lose the love and companionship of a child now and in the future.
- Cost of psychological counseling for family members to help them cope with the loss.
- Loss of consortium. (The lost support of a spouse or partner)
- Reimbursement for the weekly income the victim can no longer contribute to the family in the coming years.
