When your child is in a pool, or in other large bodies of water, chances are you probably take several steps to ensure their safety. From providing flotation devices to keeping a watchful eye on them as they splash and swim, responsible parents take precautions to keep their children safe in the water.
But did you know that sinks, toilet bowls, buckets of water, inflatable pools and even some puddles can contain enough water to drown a small child?
Keeping Children Safe Around Water
A young child can drown in just two inches of water. Simply being aware of this fact can help prevent a tragic drowning. From keeping your children afloat at the pool to avoiding deadly encounters with water in and around your home, these tips will help you with keeping children safe around water
- Supervise children near water. Talk to your kids about water safety, and what to do if an emergency occurs.
- Never leave a child unattended in the bathtub. Even a little bit of water in the tub can result in disaster.
- Install a toilet-lid locking device to ensure that children cannot open the toilet-lid without supervision.
- Do not leave buckets of water unattended. Even small buckets of water used for household cleaning can be dangerous.
- Supervise children at all times when they are playing outside. Puddles and stagnant water may seem harmless but they are actually capable of causing small children to drown.
If An Accident Occurs, We Can Help!
If you or a family member has been injured in an accident involving water that was caused by the negligence of someone else, you may have a personal injury case on your hands. The team of experienced personal injury lawyers at Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto can provide you with the legal assistance and counsel you need to obtain the compensation you deserve.
We have many years of experience representing individuals throughout the Albany, Catskill, Saugerties, Hudson & Ulster County NY areas who have been injured. Our skill and expertise is reflected in the substantial settlements and case results we’ve achieved for previous clients.
If you or a loved one has been injured and you are in need of legal assistance, contact the personal injury attorneys at Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto by calling 800-721-3553 or filling out our online contact form to request a free case review.
