Areas of Practice | Drowning Accidents
Drowning is the leading cause of all accidental deaths among small children (1 to 4 years of age) and the second leading cause among all children from 1 to 14 years of age, second only motor vehicle accidents.

Drowning can occur in a number of places such as:
  • Swimming pools
  • Recreational waterways
  • Lakes
  • Ponds
  • Spas
  • Hot tubs
  • Bathtubs
In non-fatal cases, brain damage generally occurs after four minutes of submersion and an estimated 20 percent of these victims will suffer severe, permanent neurological damage. Negligence plays a part in many drowning and near-drowning cases. This can occur because of lack of supervision, security or a problem with the premises.
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