Category: Swimming Pool and Drowning Accidents

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August - 2022

Are Pools or Beaches Liable for Drowning if There’s No Lifeguard on Duty?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists Louisiana as the third leading state for drowning deaths, behind Alaska and Hawaii. The number of child drownings in Louisiana even increased by 50% from 2019 to […]

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25

July - 2022

What is Negligence in Lifeguarding?

A lifeguard’s job is to ensure swimmers remain safe and abide by the rules of the pool or beach. However, distraction or negligent behavior on the lifeguard’s part can risk the lives of beach and […]

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11

July - 2022

Why You Should Learn CPR if Going to the Pool or Beach

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a valuable skill that can save lives in an emergency. Swimming pools and beaches are places where people of all ages gather to enjoy the sun and water. However, heat, exhaustion, […]

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09

August - 2021

These Are the Most Common Injuries at Swimming Pools

Public swimming pools can offer relief from the heat and humidity of Louisiana summers, but swimming pools also come with some risks. Ten people drown each day in the United States. Drowning is the second […]

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10

July - 2019

The Dangers of Dry Drowning and What to Do About It

Delayed drowning is every parents’ worst nightmare – death by drowning long after a child leaves the water. Although this phenomenon is extremely rare, it does happen, and it’s important for parents to understand what […]

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