Drowning Accident
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Helping Families After Water Tragedies

When poor safety practices lead to serious injury or death, our drowning accident lawyers are here to provide legal support and fight for accountability.

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With 250,000 cases handled, each accidental drowning attorney on our team brings experience and compassion to clients navigating the aftermath of pool and water incidents.

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Our attorneys have recovered over $2 billion in damages for clients across injury and accident cases, providing financial relief when it was needed most.

$25,000,000

Verdict

Traumatic Brain Injury Accident

$18,000,000

Verdict

Motorcycle Accident: Traumatic Brain Injury

$15,750,000

Settlement

Commercial Vehicle Accident: Wrongful Death

$15,000,000

Settlement

Wrongful Death

$12,026,500

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Mass Transit MAX Bus Accident: Multiple Clients

$12,000,000

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Commercial Vehicle Accident: Wrongful Death

$11,000,000

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Multiple Clients: Wrongful Death, Traumatic Brain Injury, Surgical Accident

$10,000,000

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Factory Accident: Serious Mangled Arm Injury

$9,750,000

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Spinal Cord Injury Accident

$9,375,000

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Industrial Accident: Wrongful Death

Types of Drowning Accident Cases We Take On

Drowning accident compensation claims look at what went wrong when basic safety was missing. Delayed emergency care or a lack of trained lifeguards can mean the difference between life and death, and the law gives families a way to demand answers.

Resort pool drownings

Resorts failed to keep guests safe in pools or spas.

Water park drownings

Crowded attractions and poor oversight led to tragedy.

Public pool accidents

City or community operators failed to protect swimmers.

Apartment and community pools

Poor maintenance or missing safeguards put residents at risk.

Private pool liability

Unsafe conditions at rented or private homes caused harm.

Near-drowning brain injury

Survivors suffered long-term damage after delayed care.

Poor emergency response

Lack of CPR or delayed medical help worsened outcomes.

Unsafe signage claims

Unclear or missing warnings played a role in drownings.

Hotel pool incidents

Guests faced harm when hotel staff ignored safety duties.

Dealing with the aftermath of a drowning accident? Call now and get the legal help you need.

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From the first call to the final verdict, our clients share how we stood by them and delivered results when it mattered most.

I could not be happier that I was able to find Alexander Shunnarah’s firm. They provided me with quality service and they communicated with me every step of the way. They are very prompt and professional and they actually specialize in car accidents and personal injury, so that was a relief. Thank you so much for your service and for getting my case handled.

Udo R.

Alexander Shunnarah was very knowledgeable and showed me compassion in my time of need. The information they provided me was accurate and helpful, I would use Alexander Shunnarah again if necessary. Thank you for all your help concerning my case.

Jennifer F.

Outstanding services, quality work and great company to deal with. I walked in and felt like it was a family environment. You can tell every one genuinely cares. Outstanding firm and service definitely a 5 star quality company.

Drew F.

Ways We Can Support You

Every trial attorney on our team is trained to fight aggressively for your rights. Here’s how our team will help, throughout the legal process.

Free Case Review

We’ll review your claim and explain the best legal options available.

claim investigation

Our team gathers evidence and builds a strong case from the start.

expert Negotiation

We deal directly with insurers to secure the maximum recovery possible.

Court Representation

If a fair settlement isn’t possible, we’re ready to fight for you at trial.

No-Win, No-Fee

We guarantee that you don’t pay us unless we win your case.

Answers to Common Questions About Drowning Accident Claims

When a drowning occurs, questions quickly follow about who may be responsible and what legal options exist. This section is here to give straightforward explanations that can help during a difficult time.

Who can be held legally responsible for a drowning accident at a resort or water park?

Responsibility usually falls on the business that owns or manages the property if it failed to create a safe environment for guests. Our attorneys dig into how the facility was run, whether safety standards were followed, and even how staff responded when the emergency began. Once those failures are uncovered, we take the evidence into negotiations or court to argue that the company must be held responsible. The goal is not only to explain what went wrong but to get justice and compensation that reflect the seriousness of the loss.

What safety measures are businesses required to have in place around pools and water attractions?

Hotels, resorts, and public pools are expected to maintain safety measures that keep guests protected. This might include supervision around water and barriers that prevent access when pools are closed, as well as warnings that make risks clear to visitors. When those measures are ignored or handled carelessly, tragedies that should never have happened can occur. Our lawyers can review what protections were in place and show how a lack of care made the environment unsafe. We’ll use that evidence to press for accountability in the form of financial recovery, making it clear that ignoring basic safety comes with consequences.

Can families pursue wrongful death claims if a loved one drowns at a hotel or public pool?

It depends on the details of your case, but yes. A wrongful death drowning claim allows families to seek accountability and are about more than compensation. They give families a way to demand answers and to hold a company responsible in a public and legal way. Our attorneys will investigate what went wrong at the facility and present that evidence to show how the drowning could have been prevented. We’ll then fight for compensation to cover expenses such as medical bills, funeral costs, lost income, and more, while also making sure the business is forced to face the consequences of its negligence.

How do attorneys prove negligence in drowning accident lawsuits?

Negligence in drowning cases is shown by proving the harm was preventable. Our team will build a timeline of what happened and compare it to what should have taken place if proper care had been given. Evidence may reveal that staff were not trained to respond or that lifesaving equipment was not ready. It can even prove that medical care was delayed. We then use this information to hold the responsible parties accountable, either through settlement negotiations or, if needed, in the courtroom.

Are lifeguard staffing and training failures a common factor in water park drowning cases?

Yes, they appear frequently in drowning accident lawsuits. People are often shocked to learn, after a drowning, that the water park did not have enough lifeguards on duty or that the staff who were present had little training. In those situations, guests who expected a safe environment were left unprotected. Our job is to uncover the truth by looking at work schedules and training records, as well as how staff responded in the moments that mattered. When the evidence shows the park failed to take safety seriously, our firm uses it to fight for accountability and for the compensation families need, while also pushing for changes that could prevent another tragedy.

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