Drowning

Swimming can be a fun summertime activity for many people. However, accidents do occur when participating in this recreational activity, especially with those who are either inexperienced around the water, such as young children or people who have never before learned how to swim. Every year, over 3,500 people die as a result of drowning.

Why do people drown?

It might seem surprising that so many individuals are involved in drowning accidents. However, there are many reasons for this phenomenon. For example, peer pressure may be involved with older individuals who do not feel as comfortable around the water but still feel the need to dive in and get involved.

The most common drowning causes are the following:

• Lack of supervision over children or those who have little or no experience around deeper water
• Carelessness while participating in recreational water sports - boating, in particular
• Health problems while swimming, such as seizures
• Alcohol-influenced decisions or recklessness that result in injury or death

In order to best prevent these types of accidents from occurring, there are certain measures that can be taken. First, always ensure that an adult is supervising any children or new swimmers in the water. Secondly, learning how to swim immensely reduces the chance of you being involved in a drowning incident. It also enables you to give aid if another individual is drowning. Finally, avoid the consumption of alcohol when participating in any water-related activity. This reduces the risk of drowning accidents related to recklessness.

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If you would like more information on drowning, or if someone you know has been involved in a drowning accident, please contact the Madison personal injury lawyer of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 1-800-242-2874 today.