San Jose Drowning Lawyer

Drowning is a serious issue in San Jose, from swimming in natural bodies of water to hotel or gym swimming pools as well as private home pools. While children are often associated with devastating drowning accidents in California, it is important to remember that people of any age can be injured in a drowning incident. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported an increase in drowning deaths across the country, largely due to negligence. If you or a loved one was injured in a drowning, you should get in touch with Venardi Zurada LLP to discuss your case. Contact our experienced San Jose drowning lawyer today.

Learning More About Drowning Accidents in San Jose

What is drowning, and how often does it occur? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drowning is “the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.” The CDC clarifies that drowning happens “when a person’s nose and mouth are underwater [or submerged or immersed in another liquid] for too long, making it impossible to breathe.” While drowning can often be fatal, there are also incidents of nonfatal drowning. In nonfatal drowning incidents, a range of outcomes are possible, from a person fully recovering to experiencing permanent brain damage and disability.

How often do drowning incidents occur, and who is at greatest risk? Consider the following statistics from the CDC and the American Red Cross:

• Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4, and it is the second-leading cause of deaths for kids between the ages of 5-14;
• An average of 4,000 are killed in fatal drowning incidents every year, which averages out to approximately 11 drowning deaths per day;
• Nonfatal drowning incidents are actually more common than fatal drowning incidents, with an average of 22 nonfatal drownings every day or 8,000 nonfatal drownings annually;
• Children under the age of one who die in drowning incidents usually die in a pool or other water source at home;
• For fatal drownings affecting kids between the ages of 1-4, nearly 90 percent of those deaths happen in pools or hot tubs at the home of the child or at the home of a friend or family member;
• Bathtubs are the second-leading locations of drowning deaths among very young children;
• Natural water drownings occur most often in kids aged 5-17; and
• Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal drownings among adults.

Who is Liable for Drowning Injuries and Deaths in San Jose?

Liability for a drowning will depend on the facts of the case. Parties who may be liable include but are not limited to:

• Property owner where the drowning occurred;
• Party responsible for supervising children in a pool or other body of water; or
• Swim teacher or swim coach.

Our San Jose Drowning Lawyers Are Here to Help

Drowning accidents are preventable, and it is important to hold the at-fault party accountable for the devastating harm they have caused. Whether your young child was injured in a near-drowning or you lost someone you love in a fatal drowning accident, the attorneys at Venardi Zurada LLP can assist you. We can provide you with more information about personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits arising out of drowning incidents in California. Contact our experienced San Jose drowning lawyer today.

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