Drowning and Near-Drowning Injury Claims

Most people don’t realize that drowning incidents frequently result from negligence. A pool without proper fencing. A waterpark that cuts corners on supervision. A property owner who ignored a known hazard. When that failure causes catastrophic injuries or death, the responsible party can and should be held accountable. Garcia Sheppard investigates drowning incidents throughout Florida, Georgia, and Maryland and builds cases that hold up.

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Evidence Disappears Fast. We Move Faster.

Surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses scatter, and property owners and their insurers act quickly to protect themselves. At the same time, multiple parties may share liability, government immunity may apply, and legal deadlines vary by state and defendant.

Getting an attorney involved early is critical. We move fast to preserve evidence and build a complete case.

Who Can Be Held Responsible

Liability depends on who controlled the property, what safety measures were in place, and what duty of care they owed. Potentially liable parties include:

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Not sure if your situation qualifies?

What Happens After You Call Us

Immediate Consultation

We listen to what happened and begin assessing liability right away.

Evidence Preservation

We act quickly to secure surveillance footage, maintenance records, staffing logs, and inspection reports before they are lost.

Investigation

We consult aquatic safety specialists and other experts to establish what standards were violated and who’s responsible.

Medical and Financial Assessment

We work with your medical team to fully document injuries, or in wrongful death cases, the complete scope of the family’s losses.

Pursuing Accountability

We identify all liable parties, pursue each claim, and negotiate aggressively. We keep you informed at every stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if someone is liable for a drowning?

Liability comes down to whether a property owner or operator had a duty to maintain a safe environment, whether they failed that duty, and whether that failure caused the drowning.

Near-drowning cases involving anoxic brain injury or serious cognitive impairment are fully actionable and can carry sustainable damages, including future medical care and rehabilitation costs.

Homeowners have a duty to maintain safe conditions around pools. Homeowner’s insurance often covers these claims. We can evaluate who was responsible and what coverage applies.

Florida, Georgia, and Maryland all use comparative negligence. The other side claiming fault is not the same as fault being established. We investigate and counter these arguments with evidence.

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