New York Drowning Accident Attorney

Swimming Pool, Boating and Other Drowning Accident Cases in New York

New Yorkers love water-related recreational activities during the summer months. They love the beaches, lakes, and swimming pools located all around our state. Boating is a popular family activity, but is also extremely dangerous, particularly when a drunk or inexperienced boat operator is nearby. But when a watercraft operator is negligent, whether drunk, speeding, or failing to follow water safety rules, the situation is extremely dangerous for others. There are also incidents in which a public or private pool poses a danger to either children or adults. If you have lost a loved one or had a serious injury accident involving a swimming pool, boating, waterpark or other drowning accident, we urge you to get in touch with Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP immediately.

We are known throughout the State of New York as a respected and prominent law firm, and we have recovered over $420 million in damages over our years in practice. If the person operating a boat has been consuming alcohol, he or she is endangering all passengers in the boat, as well as all others who are also on the water. An error in judgment can easily knock someone overboard, and unfortunately, permanent brain damage is a common outcome in drowning accidents. Swimming pools can be hazardous for both children and adults when surfaces are too slick, or a lifeguard on duty fails to notice a swimmer in distress. Many young lives are lost every year as children succumb to silent drowning.

New York Drowning Accident Injury Claims

While drowning accidents often lead to death, even the people who survive can suffer permanent brain damage or spinal cord damage. Oxygen deprivation destroys healthy brain tissue, leading to a permanent loss of ability, or in some cases, a vegetative state. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a drowning accident, let us help you to seek justice and full compensation. Our New York personal injury attorneys have helped thousands of victims over the 50 years that we have been serving the residents of New York, and we offer our services to you in this difficult time. Call us today for more information.