By Admin on June 19, 2009 -
A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized the evening of June 17, 2009 after a swimming pool accident at a Palm Springs resort and spa, The Desert Sun reports. Joe Cahalan, a hotel guest from Orange County, apparently saved the child's life and carried him from the swimming pool at the Spa Resort Casino, after he spotted the boy underneath the water. Cahalan told the paper that the boy was at least a foot underwater and that he may have been there for 30 or 60 seconds. The child was conscious when firefighters arrived and he was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
It's not known where the child's parents were. Apparently, the boy was with two other children, including a teenager. This is the second time in a month that a child has nearly drowned in a local hotel. On May 15, 2009, a girl was resuscitated after nearly drowning at Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage. Read the rest »
By Admin on May 26, 2009 -
An 11-year-old boy is in the hospital after a Porter Ranch swimming pool accident the afternoon of May 24, 2009, according to a CBS News report. The boy was pulled from a pool in Porter Ranch and was resuscitated by bystanders who performed CPR on him. The near drowning occurred at a community pool in the 19300 block of Crystal Springs Circle. The 11-year-old boy, who was wearing a life vest to swim, was apparently found floating face-down and not breathing after brief inattention by those watching him. The boy was airlifted to Children's Hospital in Los Angeles in serious condition.
I'm extremely relieved that this child did not drown in the pool. I hope and pray that he did not suffer catastrophic injuries and wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep this boy in your prayers. Read the rest »
By Admin on May 6, 2009 -
A 2-year-old girl has been hospitalized in critical condition after she was personally injured in a Riverside swimming pool accident, CBS News reports. The toddler had nearly drowned in a backyard pool in the 11500 block of Valle Lindo the afternoon of May 3, 2009. Riverside County firefighters responded to the incident and took the girl by ambulance to an area hospital. The young victim's name was not released and there are no updates on her condition.
It is extremely fortunate that this little girl has survived this swimming pool accident at least as far as we know. Young children in near-drowning incidents can be left with catastrophic brain injuries because very often, in these cases, oxygen supply to the brain can get cut off. The cost of treating these brain injuries can be extremely high and could run into millions of dollars. I hope and pray that this little girl has a speedy and complete recovery.
Southern California has the highest number of swimming pool accidents in California. Los Angeles County has more than 200 near-drowning incidents on an average each year. Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties alone account for nearly half of all near-drowning incidents in California. Summer is almost here and almost every summer, the Bisnar | Chase law firm represents a family whose loved one drowned or almost drowned because of a homeowner's negligence. Southern California swimming pool accidents and near-drowning incidents can happen at any time. Almost always it happens quietly without warning and without any one noticing, during pool parties or family get-togethers.
In this particular incident, it's not really clear where the near-drowning occurred. Was the toddler in her own backyard? Was she placed under someone's care? Was she being supervised? If a child is placed in the care of a friend, an acquaintance, a babysitter or a neighbor and is involved in a swimming pool accident on their watch, then that person could be held liable for the personal injuries caused. If you believe your child was injured in a California swimming pool accident, please contact reputed California swimming pool accident attorneys, who can give you advice and information about how to pursue your legal rights.
Also, please be safe around the water as we are nearing the summer season. If you own a backyard pool, please be sure to install a gate around the pool and make sure it is locked at all times. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
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