A day at the pool should be safe, relaxing, and fun but when property owners fail to maintain their pools or supervise guests appropriately, serious injuries can happen. From slips and falls on wet surfaces to near drownings or even tragic fatalities, pool-related injuries often stem from someone else’s negligence. If you or your loved one has been hurt at a private, public, or hotel pool, a Newark pool accident lawyer at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya is ready to help.
Our attorneys have been advocating for injured plaintiffs across Delaware for decades. We know how complex premises liability cases can be, especially when insurance companies try to deflect by blaming you or other parties. Let us investigate your case, fight for your rights, and work to recover the full compensation you deserve.
Pool Owners Have a Duty To Keep Guests Safe
In Newark, the law requires that pool owners, whether private homeowners, apartment managers, hotels, or public facilities, take reasonable steps to keep visitors safe, which includes:
- Installing secure fencing and locked gates
- Posting warning signs (e.g., “No Diving,” “No Lifeguard on Duty”)
- Maintaining clean and slip-resistant surfaces
- Ensuring lifeguards are present when required
- Keeping pool drains and filters in safe working condition
When pool owners ignore these responsibilities or handle them poorly, the risk of injury increases significantly. A Newark pool injury attorney’s job is to prove that a lack of reasonable care caused your injuries and that the property owner or operator should be held accountable.
Even a minor pool injury can lead to expensive medical bills and missed time at work, and more serious injuries can have lifelong consequences. Depending on your case, we may pursue compensation for:
- Emergency medical care and hospital stays
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Long-term disability or disfigurement
We believe your recovery should reflect the full impact the injury has had on your life, not just the immediate bills. That is why we build strong, evidence-based claims that clearly demonstrate your losses and what you will need to recover.
Common Pool-Related Injuries
Injuries at swimming pools can happen in a number of ways, including:
- Slips and falls on wet tile or concrete
- Diving injuries due to shallow water
- Drowning or near-drowning incidents
- Entrapment by pool drains or mechanical issues
- Electrical shocks due to faulty pool lighting or equipment
- Infections or rashes caused by poor water maintenance
Many of these injuries are preventable with proper care and attention. If someone fails to take the precautions required by law or safety guidelines, you have the right to take legal action.
Determining liability after a pool injury depends on where and how the incident occurred. For example, private pool owners may be liable if poor maintenance, a lack of supervision, or an absence of safety features lead to a guest’s injuries. Plaintiffs can also hold hotels and resorts responsible if the businesses fail to provide adequate warnings or trained lifeguards.
Even municipalities that operate public pools must ensure the facilities are adequately staffed and maintained, and may be liable if they do not.
Pool incident claims are often complicated. Property owners may deny responsibility, insurers may delay or underpay, and legal deadlines can be tight. You need an attorney that is hands-on, responsive, and experienced in Newark premises liability law and pool injury cases.
When you work with us, you get a team that is genuinely committed to your case. We will guide you through every step of the legal process, answer your questions, and advocate for your best outcome.
Talk to a Newark Attorney About Your Pool Accident Injury
If you or someone in your family has been injured at a swimming pool, do not wait to get legal help. A Newark pool accident lawyer from Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya can review your case, explain your options, and help you hold the right party accountable.
Contact us to talk about how we can help you get the compensation, and the justice, you deserve.