Posted on Mon, Aug 30, 2010
Summer time is a dangerous time for children especially around
water. Every year children drown as a result of the carelessness and sometimes recklessness of others. Some lucky children survive a drowning while others don’t. All parents should know the dangers of drowning. You should also understand your rights when there is a swimming pool accident. It takes very little sometimes to take the life of a small child or teenager. Every child should be taught to swim but unfortunately many are not.
It is true that accidents do happen. A drowning accident should never happen.
Anytime there is water there is the possibility of a drowning.
Oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, pools, ponds, creeks, tubs and even kiddie pools can be a dangerous place. It only takes about 3 ½ inches of water to drown an infant who is face down and it only takes a few seconds.
Prevention and knowledge can often be life saving. Don’t reply on the life guard to do his job. Be vigilante where there is danger. Keep an eye on your children. Know where they are. Know how well they swim and know the water. Any body of water that has a current increase the dangers and also the risks of injuries. Although more people get injured from pools at camps, public pools and private back yard pools (big and small) rather then large bodies of water.
As people we are drawn to water especially when it’s hot in summer. It’s cooling and fun. Just getting some sun in cool water is very relaxing. Children love to splash and yell. The teenagers are always hard at horse play. Sometimes they don’t realize they jumped on a smaller child or kicked one in the jaw. It only takes once careless act to cause a catastrophic consequence. The danger increase exponentially the deeper the water and the greater the number of people.
Alcohol and water are never a good mix. An intoxicated swimmer has a much greater likelihood of injury and drowning. Adults watching kids in pools should never drink alcohol but often do. This also increases the danger to children swimming.
Nobody wants to take responsibility for the drowning of another person but most times somebody other then the person who has drowned is responsible. It’s a long hot summer so be aware of the dangers of water and act accordingly. Don’t let anyone get injured or drown on your watch. A pool death is a terrifying thought to live with.
If you have any questions concerning pool and water safety issues or you know of someone who has been injured or drowned, ask us for expert legal advise and answers.
Posted on Thu, Apr 08, 2010
The insurance industry is in the business of making profits. 
They are not in the claims business. Personal injury attorneys can no longer settle most claims. The large insurance companies force most personal injury claims into suit by not offering any settlement money or by offering a one time low ball settlement. There are many different types of accidents and injuries for which insurance coverage is available to pay for pain and suffering, lost wages, automobile repairs and property damages. It won’t be easy getting the money and a good personal injury law firm can certainly help. In today’s economic climate even the average automobile accidents and simple trip and fall or slip and fall claims are be contested by the insurance claims examiners. It’s all about profit for the insurance industry. Let’s be honest no one likes getting sued either.
Many people wrongly attempt to settle personal injury claims directly with the insurance claims adjuster. They offer you as little as they think you’ll take. Many times the person who is attempting to settle his own case is attempting to avoid the personal injury lawyer’s fees. In reality you have just fallen into the trap of the insurance company. They know it is way cheaper to deal with non lawyers. They see the public as stupid. Don’t be fooled by the friendly insurance adjuster. He or she is a wolf in sheep’s clothing waiting to take advantage of you.
You can not get a full and fair insurance settlement unless you are ready to fight one of the largest and toughest industries in American…. INSURANCE.