Swimming is a great way to exercise, relieve stress, and have fun with family and friends during summer. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that nearly 400 people drown in swimming pools and spas each year, and thousands more are injured in swimming pool accidents. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children under the age of 4.

HERE ARE 3 TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE WHILE SWIMMING

1. MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY KNOW HOW TO SWIM

The likelihood of drowning or sustaining serious injuries increases if you don’t know how to swim properly. Make sure to give your kids swim lessons from a young age. They should know how to tread water, as well as do a basic doggy paddle and float on their back. By ensuring your kids know the basics of swimming, you can increase their safety and have fun at the pool.

2. ENFORCE SAFETY RULES AROUND POOLS

The areas around pools are often wet and slippery. In order to increase your safety, you should avoid running around the edge. It is also important to keep toys and pool gear stored in a safe place instead of laying them on the ground near the pool. Tripping, slipping, and falling by swimming pools can lead to serious injuries, such as concussions, broken bones, and traumatic brain injuries. By walking and avoiding tripping hazards, you can help keep everyone safe as they enjoy a day at the pool.

3. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION

It is always best to swim when a lifeguard is on duty. However, if you and your family choose to swim without the support of a lifeguard, you can still help keep everyone safe by paying attention to others in the water, especially children. Children are at a high risk of drowning. Making sure an adult is present can help decrease the risk of a swimming pool accident, such as circulation entrapment.

Circulation entrapment happens when a person becomes trapped by the suction in a pool drain. Hair, clothing, and even limbs can become stuck in the drain, and this may lead to serious injuries and death. If an adult is supervising pool activities, this can help prevent an incident of circulation entrapment or drowning.

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If you or a loved one has been injured in a swimming pool accident due to another’s negligence or reckless actions, Levinson Law Group can help. We represent clients in a variety of personal injury cases, including car accidents, dog bites, brain injuries, and boating accidents. Whatever your situation, we can discuss your options and represent you in court. Our firm has guided hundreds of clients to successful solutions, and we have gathered nearly $50 million in recovery for Southern California injury victims.

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