Swimming Pool Accidents

Michigan Swimming Pool Accident Attorneys

Swimming pool accidents can result in drowning, near-drowning brain injuries, spinal cord injuries from diving, drain entrapment, and slip and fall injuries on wet pool decks. These incidents are particularly devastating because they are almost always preventable — and often involve children.

Koussan Law represents swimming pool accident victims and their families throughout Michigan. We pursue claims against private pool owners, public pool operators, hotels, apartment complexes, water parks, and any party whose negligence contributed to the accident.

Common Causes of Pool Accidents

Inadequate fencing or barriers around residential pools, lack of lifeguard supervision at public pools, defective or non-compliant drain covers leading to entrapment, slippery pool decks without proper drainage or non-slip surfaces, inadequate depth markings, lack of safety equipment, and failure to enforce pool rules all contribute to preventable pool injuries and drownings.

Liability for Pool Accidents in Michigan

Pool owners and operators have a heightened duty of care, particularly when children may be present. Michigan's attractive nuisance doctrine may impose liability on pool owners even for injuries to trespassing children if the pool was not properly fenced or secured. Public pool operators must comply with state health department regulations regarding safety equipment, supervision, and maintenance.