With swimming pools beginning to open, it is important to remember to take precautions to avoid potential accidents. Here are seven ways to avoid serious swimming pool accidents:

• Always have a lifeguard on duty

1. 1. • If anyone is swimming, there should be a lifeguard (or, in a private pool, an adult who is a capable swimmer) to watch over the pool. Otherwise, there is a risk that someone may get in trouble and have no one available to help them.

• Do not leave children unattended

1. 1. • Children, in particular, are at a high risk of getting into swimming pool accidents. Do not leave them unattended by the pool, or else they might accidentally hurt themselves when no one is watching.

• Avoid diving except where permitted

1. 1. • Every year, people get injured because they try diving into the shallow end of the pool. If anyone is going to dive, it should be on the deep end where they will not accidentally impact the floor of the pool and injure themselves.

• Keep away from drains

1. 1. • Drains, grates, and other areas of suction are important for filtering the pool’s water, but people can still accidentally get caught in the suction. If this happens, it could result in potentially severe injuries.

• Stay hydrated

1. 1. • It is easy to forget when you are swimming that it is still very hot outside. Make sure to stay hydrated, or else you may risk suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

• Ensure the pool is enclosed and locked

1. 1. • When a pool is not in use, it should be locked and enclosed by a fence to avoid someone accidentally wandering in. Otherwise, there is a chance someone might enter the pool when no one is around to stop them from injuring themselves.

• Have a first aid kit

1. • Unfortunately, swimming pool accidents are not always avoidable, but you can always be prepared for what happens if they do. That is why you should make sure to have a first aid kit on hand to treat minor injuries.

If you or someone you know has been in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligence, contact the New York personal injury lawyers at the Katter Law Firm. We will help you protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve. To schedule a consultation, contact us at 212-809-4293, or visit our contact page.