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Pool parties are a great way to enjoy the warm summer weather. Adding a diving board or pool slide increases the fun. However, there is always a risk of injury when using these types of equipment. Follow a few safety tips to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when diving or using pool slides this summer.

First, make sure the diving board or pool slide is installed properly. Neither a board nor a slide should shift or wobble when you climb on it. Inspect your diving board or pool slide regularly to make sure it has not formed any cracks and there is no loose or rusted hardware. If you find cracks, loose hardware, or rust, do not use the diving board or pool slide and do not let anyone else use them until they are fixed.

Second, never use a diving board or pool slide while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and do not let anyone else use them if they are intoxicated.

Third, make sure that diving boards and pool slides are installed with their ends away from the pool edges and over a body of water deep enough to prevent injury. Teach children and other pool guests not to go underneath a diving board or pool slide, in case someone using the pool or slide falls on them.

Finally, always use diving boards and pool slides the way they are intended. This means allowing only one person at a time on the board or slide, using the slide feet first, and walking to the edge of the diving board before diving in. Running on a diving board or sliding down a slide head first may result in head and neck injuries, including unconsciousness. If you fall into a pool while unconscious, you may drown.

If you are injured while using an unsafe diving board or pool slide, you may be entitled to compensation, including payment of medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. The experienced Pennsylvania diving and swimming pool accident attorneys at Anapol Schwartz can help you understand your rights and make the best decision for you and your family. Call Anapol Schwartz today at 866-735-2792 for a free and confidential consultation.

A terrible accident at a wading pool will force a six year old girl to be fed through a port for the rest of her life, according to a report on cbsnews.com. The tragic pool accident occurred as the pool was being drained and the little girl got sucked in by the powerful suction pump. The result of the tragic accident was a two inch tear in the rectum of the child, which was worsened when the force of the suction tore out part of the child’s intestinal tract. The family’s lawyer told reporters that doctors had no option but to remove the rest of her intestine. He added that the girl remained at Children’s Hospital and showed signs of improvement and would be going through surgery.

Unfortunately the lawyer also said that, “She’ll receive her nutrition through a port for the rest of her life.” He claims that the pools drain was uncovered for an unknown reason. In contrast the general manager of the club stated to reporters that he did not believe anything was wrong with the pool. He asked that any questions regarding the pool be addressed to the club’s insurance company.

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