Diving Board Injury
A diving board introduces another source of entertainment to children and adults for whom the swimming pool itself does not hold sufficient enjoyment. Regrettably, however, it also introduces another source of danger and potential injury for the people who use it. The injuries that result from diving board accidents can be quite serious and may require substantial and immediate medical attention. Swimming pool owners are deemed legally responsible for the consequences of accidents that occur on their premises, including physical injuries to their guests, and even to trespassers in some cases.
If you have suffered an injury while using a diving board at a private residence, public swimming pool, or a pool on a commercial property, then you may be eligible to file a civil lawsuit seeking financial compensation for the damages sustained. Contact the Cedar Rapids diving board injury lawyers of the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C., at 319-294-4424 to learn more about your legal rights and options during this difficult time.
Potential Diving Board Injuries
Though it may seem as if diving boards are safe because they are directed toward the water, this is misleading. A defective or broken diving board might propel a diver too high, off to the side, or not at all. Each of these is accompanied with a different set of potential hazards. Generally speaking, though, potential diving board injuries include:
- Severe lacerations
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Fractured bones
- Severe contusions
- Brain damage due to oxygen loss if unconscious for too long under water
Contact Us
Let us help you to recover the full financial compensation that you are due. Contact a Cedar Rapids swimming pool injury lawyer from the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C., at 319-294-4424.