During the hot summer months, thousands of New Yorkers seek comfort and fun at their local public pools. However, sometimes some of them find a little more than they bargained for, in the form of injuries and even an occasional unfortunate death. This is because New York public pools aren’t always the safest place to be, and NY personal injury attorneys see accidents rise during the summer months.
The increase in the amount of people at public pools is one factor in the increase in accidents and injuries, but regardless of how many people might be at the pool on any given day, the owners and managers of the facility have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their patrons. Equipment such as ladders, diving boards, chairs placed around the pool, and the water itself must all be properly maintained. Safety rules and regulations must be posted and followed.
Even when all of the above does occur, there is still a chance for accidents, and NY personal injury attorneys see plenty of pool injuries, most of them related to slips and falls. If you or a loved one was injured while at a New York City public pool, then you may have a right to compensation.
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An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you prove negligence on the part of the facility owners and ensure that you receive compensation for your injuries, as well as any future medical bills for further treatment, pain and suffering, lost wages, and additional damages.
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