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For many families, summertime means a trip to a water park. While most people associate water parks with fun and relaxation, personal injury lawyers know they can also become accident sites. It is not difficult to imagine all the ways that a patron could get hurt or even killed in a water park environment. Some of the more common reasons for injuries sustained at water parks include slip and falls on wet surfaces, falls from water slide stairways and other heights, cuts from poorly maintained equipment, bacterial infections from improperly sanitized water, and drowning in pools.
These events can cause a host of physical issues, such as broken bones, muscle sprains and strains, lacerations, amputations, concussions, whiplash, spinal cord injuries, intestinal distress, and death. However, not all injuries may be the water park owner’s fault. That is why it is important to follow specific guidelines after getting hurt at a water park.
People who are injured at water parks should seek medical treatment immediately, if necessary. They should also carefully document everything that happened leading up to and after the incident. Names and phone numbers of witnesses should be collected. Images of the area where the injury occurred should be taken as close to the time of the injury as possible. Writing down this information is critical because people’s memories tend to fade quickly.
In addition to comprehensively documenting the event, any person injured at a water park should contact a personal injury lawyer. Attorneys can help water park injury victims file a lawsuit. For instance, if a patron slipped and fell because he chose not to follow posted safety rules, the owner might not be responsible. On the other hand, if a child nearly drowned because an untrained lifeguard was on duty, the child’s parents could bring suit based on premises liability. Each water park injury case is a unique situation, which is why obtaining advice from a lawyer is recommended before pursuing legal action.
If a victim of a water park accident wins a lawsuit, the court may award damages to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Often, cases are settled to avoid the high cost of a trial, especially if the injury is high-profile and could damage the reputation of the water park.
If you suffered harm due to the negligence of another party, call the Bear personal injury lawyers at Rhoades & Morrow to set up a free initial consultation. We will hold the negligent party accountable for your injuries so that you can focus on your recovery. Call us today at 302-834-8484 or fill out an online form for a free consultation. Located in Wilmington, Milford, and Bear, Delaware, we proudly serve clients throughout the state, including the areas of Elsmere and Seaford.
A swimming pool accident in Claymont, Delaware fatally injured a four-year-old child. The fatal accident occurred on Wednesday evening after the child went missing and was found in a family’s swimming pool in the Claymont Terraces neighborhood around 7:30pm. After the child was found, he received medical treatment at a local hospital but unfortunately succumbed to fatal injuries on Thursday morning.
Earlier in the day, around 5:50pm, a 15-year-old boy sustained critical injuries after nearly drowning at an apartment complex pool in New Castle, Delaware. He was transported to the Christiana Hospital after the swimming pool accident.
Although swimming pools attract a crowd when the summer arrives, dangers may exist if the property owner fails to maintain the pool and surrounding areas and ensure that safeguards such as fences are in place to protect swimmers and other visitors. In some cases, the property owner may be liable if a serious accident occurs that leaves an individual with injuries or even fatalities due to negligence.
If you or someone you love has been injured on someone else’s property, contact our Wilmington premises liability lawyers at Rhoades & Morrow. Call 302-427-9500 or contact us online to see how we can assist you. With offices in Wilmington, Bear, and Milford, Delaware, we serve clients throughout Hockessin, Newark, Glasgow, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Lewes, Georgetown, and Seaford as well as those in the communities of New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County.
Rhodes & Morrow partner Stephen T. Morrow recently participated in the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) annual Boardwalk Seminar, presenting on the topic of “How to Maximize Damages.” Mr. Morrow, who also serves as President of the Delaware Valley Trial Lawyers Association, is highly regarded for his success representing clients in personal injury and Workers’ Compensation cases.
Founded in the late 1940s, the NJAJ is a statewide association of more than 2,400 members in private practice and public service. Its membership includes attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, law students, and law school graduates not yet admitted to the bar. The organization’s Boardwalk Seminar was created to meet the continuing education requirements of trial attorneys. Seminar attendees can earn up to a year’s worth of MCLE credits. The seminar features outstanding local and regional speakers, along with top national speakers.
For more information on the legal services offered at Rhoades & Morrow, call 302-427-9500 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Delaware injury lawyer at one of our three conveniently located offices in Wilmington, Bear, and Milford, Delaware. You can also contact us online.
Slip and fall accidents can happen at any time of year; but the holiday rush creates crowded and sometimes chaotic shopping conditions. Moreover, store workers may be overworked or too understaffed to stay on top of hazards that arise. Winter weather brings slippery sidewalks and parking lots as shoppers try to get to their destinations.
Some common causes of slip and falls in stores include:
At first, a slip and fall injury may seem minor, but some sprains and strains can leave lasting damage. If a fall causes a victim to land on his or her back or head, the injuries could be catastrophic. Concussions and other head and neck injuries, or back injuries from slip and falls can all require extensive medical treatment and recovery periods that result in missed work.
Every property owner has a duty of care to maintain their property and keep it safe and free of foreseeable hazards. Despite this, a slip and fall in a store does not always mean the owner is responsible. A successful premises liability claim must show that there was a hazard that the owner knew about or should have known about, yet chose to neglect his or her duty instead of fixing it or properly warning the public about its existence. Furthermore, the hazard must have caused the accident and any injuries must be a direct result of the slip and fall.
Slip and falls can be difficult to prove because the conditions that caused the fall may not stay the same. Snow and ice can melt, and a spilled drink can be cleaned up. Therefore, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible when the accident happens. Take pictures of the scene where the accident took place and of any resulting injuries. Ask witnesses for a written account of what they saw and their contact information. Injured victims should make detailed notes of what happened, because later it may be hard to remember everything clearly. It is also important to see a medical professional to document the cause and nature of the injuries.
Depending on the seriousness of the injuries, slip and fall victims are advised to seek the counsel of an experienced slip and fall lawyer who can help to determine if there is a valid premises liability claim. In Delaware, the statute of limitations is two years from the date when the injury occurred. However, the sooner the legal process is started, the better the victim’s chances are of a successful resolution.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, a Delaware slip and fall lawyer from Rhoades & Morrow can answer any questions you might have and help you seek compensation for your injuries. We will provide personalized representation and review your case free of charge so call 302-427-9500 today or contact us online to schedule an appointment. From our offices in Bear, Milford, and Wilmington, we represent clients throughout the state of Delaware.
