Wrongful Death Claims for Drowning Can Be Difficult to Prove
Sep 29, 2010
Pursuing a wrongful death claim in a drowning case can prove to be difficult, as it requires proof that another’s negligence is to blame. An experienced wrongful death attorney can help families successfully pursue these types of claims.
Atlanta, GA (Law Firm Newswire) June 30, 2010 – All too often during the summer months, children become the victims of drowning. Parents of a child who has drowned may have a claim to recover wrongful death damages for the child’s death. In order for this to be feasible, the circumstances surrounding the death need to clearly show that someone other than a family member was negligent in allowing the child to drown. For example, if the child drowns in a pool that provides a lifeguard service, there may be a question as to whether the lifeguards on duty were providing adequate protection for the swimmers. There may also be issues regarding the slope of the pool and whether a safety line is in place. In addition, another swimmer could be held responsible for the accident.
A wrongful death claim that involves a drowning can be difficult to pursue successfully. The circumstances surrounding a drowning are essential to proving liability, so involving a lawyer in the matter immediately will allow for proper investigation of the facts surrounding the incident. Preserving evidence, such as witness statements, is important to do immediately, as memories fade rapidly and can be influenced by outside factors. Also, physical evidence tends to be lost and destroyed quickly, so hesitating to hire an attorney may actually prevent the claimants from discovering who is at fault for causing the drowning. Hiring an attorney right away ensures a proper investigation that includes conducting witness interviews and searching for physical evidence.
Pursuing a drowning case will require an experienced wrongful death attorney because expert testimony is often required to properly prove both liability and damages issues, and an experienced wrongful death attorney will have extensive knowledge of gathering and presenting expert testimony. For example, expert testimony is usually required to determine whether or not the slope of a pool is appropriate. In addition, wrongful death damages can be difficult to calculate as they are measured by the full value of the life of the deceased individual. Determining this value often involves complicated expert testimony about what a person might earn during a normal life.
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