While pool parties can be a great way to get your kids and their friends together for a fun summer hangout, you’ll want to be careful and protect yourself from potential lawsuits that can arise should something wrong happen at the party. With that in mind, we’re going to look at some of the things that could go wrong as well as figure out ways to protect yourself from these things happening, as the potential repercussions according to the law in the state of Tennessee could potentially be devastating. With that said, let’s get into what could happen and how you can prevent it.
Prevent any toxic pool injuries from happening.
When you’re hosting a pool party, the lighting you use is very important. But despite this, you’re going to want to be wary of putting chemicals in your pool without figuring out what the consequences could end up being. Last year saw a lawsuit placed by two ravers who stated that the chemicals that were used to make a pool glow underneath blacklights actually caused some vision loss. Chemicals used in swimming pools injure thousands of people annually, but this is a problem that can be prevented.
Maintain and repair any nearby wires.
Electrocutions in swimming pools occur more often than you might think at first. If there’s electricity powering a pump that provides water to some kind of slide, or even lights, you’re going to want to make sure that the wiring and equipment is safe. If you see any overhead wires that look unsafe, you should definitely call your power supplier to check it out.
Protect any young kids.
It’s plain and simple. You need to protect young kids. In the state of Tennessee, there are some pretty serious consequences should you be brought up on charges of negligence, or else sued by a parent. Nonfatal injury and death rates as far as drowning is concerned are the highest in kids who are younger than four. In order to protect these children, you should get a self-closing gate installed around the pool. Also, invest in floaties for the party, and make sure to supervise them at all times.
Prevent any slip and fall accidents.
While slip-n-slides are pretty fun, falling while using one is not. You’re going to want to keep kids at the party off any slick surfaces so they don’t get hurt. You might also want to put down rubber mats and ensure that the diving board is in good shape.
Don’t allow anyone to drive drunk.
it’s as simple as that. if you do let this happen and then someone gets injured, you can be considered responsible in what’s called a social host liability.
Prevent pool hopping.
Make sure that any teens who are planning on pool hopping are kept out of your yard. While they are considered to be trespassing, you should definitely lock your pool, as well as fence it in after the party to prevent anyone from getting in the pool and hurting themselves.
So if you’ve been injured as a result of a pool party, it’s important that you get the help you need. By getting in touch with one of our experienced and highly qualified personal injury attorneys, you’ll be taken care of.
