Pool & Water Park Accidents

Chicago Pool & Water Park Accident Attorneys

Holding Owners of Pools & Water Parks Liable

If you were injured at a pool or water park – or if you lost a loved one to a drowning accident in a public pool or water park – you could be facing a series of challenges if you want to file an injury claim or lawsuit. Pools and water parks are usually insured by major insurance companies that keep defense attorneys on staff to shut down any claims filed against them. To stand up for yourself with confidence, let Hilliard Law stand up to the potentially liable parties for you.

Our Chicago pool and water park accident lawyers have built their careers on fighting for the wrongfully injured. Across Texas, our trial lawyers have fought major corporations in court and won, and we have brought our same on-brand tenacity and toughness to the Windy City.

Ask for a FREE consultation with our injury attorneys by calling (312) 535-7883 now.

Water Parks in Chicago

We can bring a water park injury claim against any water park in the Chicago area, such as:

Turtle Splash Water Park
Itasca Water Park
Splash Country Water Park
The Water Works Indoor Water Park
Hidden Creek Aquapark
Pirate Cay Indoor Waterpark

Different Pool & Water Park Accident Claims

Hilliard Law is highly experienced with injury claims and in-court litigation involving drownings, premises liability laws, and other issues that often come up in pool and water park accident claims. No matter the details of your case or the events that led up to the accident, you can be sure that we have worked on a similar case before, so we know the tactics the defense will likely try to use to avoid liability. Even though we have worked on so many similar cases throughout our decades of collective practice experience, our Chicago pool and water park accident claim attorneys never use a cookie-cutter approach to casework; we know every client’s case is as unique as they are, so we always personalize the legal counsel we provide to clients in need.

You can depend on us for all sorts of claims involving swimming pool/water park accidents, such as:

Assaults and other incidents involving negligent security at a water park
Child injuries
Condo, apartment, and townhouse complexes
Diving board accidents
Drowning and near-drowning accidents
Hotel and resort pool accidents
Pool and water park accidents involving defective products
Residential pools
Slip and fall accidents
Spa and hot tub accidents
Summer camp accidents
Wrongful death claims

Do Water Parks Owe You a Duty of Care?

As a guest in a water park, you should be able to reasonably expect that the water park follows appropriate protocols to ensure your safety. Everything from conducting routine inspections of slides and rides to hiring attentive lifeguards should be conducted by the water park to keep guests safe from harm. Also, water quality should be monitored to meet health standards, and employees should be prepared to respond effectively to medical emergencies. By adhering to these protocols, water parks create a safe environment that reduces the chances of accidents or injuries.

When these safety measures are ignored or improperly enforced, though, customers can become vulnerable to preventable accidents, and the facility may be held legally accountable. Our Chicago water park accident attorneys can investigate your case to see if filing a claim or lawsuit for the water park’s negligence is justified. If pursuing a claim is possible, we’ll need to be able to prove that the water park and its staff were negligent and that negligence led to your injury.

Our team might be able to access safety records and inspection reports from the water park to see if there are any unacceptable lapses with important safety protocols, such as:

Regular maintenance and inspection of rides and water features.
Clearly marked signs indicating potential hazards or safety instructions.
Adequate staffing of qualified, certified lifeguards.
Proper training for all staff members in emergency response and customer safety.
Safe and sanitary water conditions to avoid health issues like infections or rashes.
Management of crowds to prevent overcrowding or accidents on rides.

Swimming Pool Accident Claims in Chicago

You might be justified in filing a swimming pool accident claim when negligence on the part of the property owner, operator, or swimming pool staff leads to an accident resulting in your injury. Examples of negligence include poorly maintained pool facilities, lack of proper safety equipment, inadequate supervision, or failure to post clear warnings about potential hazards like slippery surfaces or dangerous depths. If you were hurt at a swimming pool that was not part of a larger water park, you can still depend on Hilliard Law to see if you can file a claim in pursuit of justice and compensation.

We can handle injury claims involving accidents at all types of pools, such as:

Hotel pools
Resort pools
Public community pools
Fitness center or gym pools
Apartment or condominium complex pools
School or university pools
Private club or country club pools

Illinois Safety Requirements for Public Swimming Pools

Most public swimming pools in Illinois are required to meet these safety requirements:

At least one posted sign that marks the maximum acceptable occupancy for the pool.
At least one posted sign that explains when there is no lifeguard on duty and that states no children under the age of 16 may swim in the pool without adult supervision.
At least one posted sign near each entrance to the pool, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and other facilities that explains the basic pool rules and safety regulations.
Fence around the pool that is at least 4 feet high, has self-closing/latching and locking gates, has no footing to allow for climbing, has no more than a 4-inch vertical gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground, and has no gaps along the fence that are greater than 4-inches wide.

What is the 10/20 Lifeguard Response Rule?

To keep swimmers safe, it is generally accepted that lifeguards and the companies that employ them should follow the 10/20 lifeguard response rule, which states:

Lifeguards should be able to respond to a distressed swimmer within 10 seconds.
Lifeguards should be able to reach a distressed swimmer within 20 seconds.
No pool patron or swimmer should be in active danger for more than 30 seconds.

Under the mandates of this widely accepted pool safety rule, pools should be staffed with lifeguards based on how many swimmers are in the pool. If there are more swimmers than usual, there should be more lifeguards posted than usual, so the 10-second response time stays intact. If a property that maintains a pool does not take reasonable steps to adhere to the 10/20 lifeguard response rule and someone is injured in that pool, it could be an indicator that the property manager has acted negligently and should be held liable through an injury claim.

Want to File a Water Park or Pool Injury Claim? Call Now

Since 1985, Hilliard Law has been representing people who have suffered serious injuries and tragedies caused by the negligence of others. Reach out to our pool and water park accident attorneys, serving clients throughout Chicago, Illinois. We are here to explain your rights and options, and, of course, we are here to fight for you.

Ask about our contingency fees when you call (312) 535-7883 to get a free initial case review!

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