Fort Worth Swimming Pool Accident Attorney
Seek Answers & Accountability
A swimming pool should be a place for fun, not a source of tragedy. But in the presence of inadequate fencing, poor supervision, and unsafe equipment, the consequences can be devastating. Mizani Law Firm represents swimming pool accident victims across Fort Worth, Dallas, and the surrounding areas in Texas. We investigate every pool accident thoroughly and prepare each case as if it's headed to trial, because that's what survivors and families deserve after drowning, near-drowning, and other pool-related incidents.
You deserve answers. Call (214) 484-0609 for a free case evaluation with a pool accident lawyer in Fort Worth.
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“I highly recommend The Mizani Law Firm! I was injured and needed legal help on short notice, and they interviewed me in person and thankfully stepped in to take my case. From start to finish, they were professional, compassionate, and truly fought for me.”- Linda H.
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$5,750,000 Construction Site Accident
Settlement for a client who fell from a roof on a construction job. There were no safety measures put in place at the time of the fall.
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$1,000,050 Injuries from an Assault
Settlement on behalf of an individual who suffered injuries as a result of an assault.
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$900,000 Defective Product
Wrongful-death case involving a defectively designed product.
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$850,000 Products Liability
Settlement on a products liability case.
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$555,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Unanimous trial verdict plus prejudgment interest in a motor vehicle lawsuit.
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$500,000 Motorcycle Accident
Wrongful-death case involving a motorcyclist who was struck by another vehicle.
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$487,737 Motor Vehicle Accident
Won on behalf of a client who sustained injuries to his lower back as a result of a rear-end collision.
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$475,000 Drunk Driving Accident
Settlement for a client who was injured as a result of a drunk driver.
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$450,000 Premises Liability
Client sustained injuries while being transported from the jet bridge onto an airplane.
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$350,000 Workplace Injury
Settlement for a client who was injured while at work.
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$320,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement for a client who was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped in traffic.
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$315,000 Commercial Vehicle Accident
Client sustained injuries after being struck by a commercial vehicle.
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$305,000 Injuries Resulting from an Uber Driver
Obtained for a client who was injured as a passenger in a Uber vehicle.
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$300,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement for a client who was injured in a motor vehicle collision.
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$300,000 Slip & Fall
Obtained for a client who injured her shoulder when she slipped and fell at a national chain restaurant.
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$250,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Client was injured when a vehicle crashed into the nail salon where the client worked.
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$240,000 Workplace Injury
Settlement for a client who was injured at a construction site when he made impact with a bulldozer.
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$210,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Client sustained injuries in a T-bone collision caused by a driver who failed to yield the right of way.
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$200,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Client sustained injuries in a motor vehicle collision for which the insurance company initially denied both liability and coverage.
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$200,000 Premises Liability
Settlement for a client that slipped and fell at a clothing store.
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$177,500 Trucking Accident
Proudly represented a military veteran who was rear-ended by a commercial truck while parked at a railroad crossing.
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$175,000 Premises Liability Injury
Settlement for client who fell as a result of uneven flooring when visiting an aquarium.
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$140,980 Motor Vehicle Accident
Fought on behalf of a client who was a back-seat passenger in a vehicle that was hit by another negligent party.
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$140,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Recovered for a client who was “t-boned” by another vehicle while crossing an intersection.
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$131,055 Motor Vehicle Accident
Obtained for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision.
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$120,000 Slip and Fall Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who slipped and fell at a restaurant.
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$101,000 Premises Liability Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who sustained injuries in a premises liability case.
Texas Pool Safety Law
Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 sets barrier and safety requirements for swimming pools, but its reach is narrower than many people assume. It applies to pools at multi-unit rental complexes and those owned or controlled by a homeowners association, not to private, single-family backyard pools. Private pool owners are typically governed instead by local city ordinances, which often adopt similar standards, such as a fence at least 48 inches tall with a self-closing, self-latching gate. Public and commercial pools, including those at hotels and recreation facilities, fall under the Texas Department of State Health Services and 25 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 265.
To bring a successful swimming pool accident claim, you generally need to establish:
- Injury: You suffered actual, provable damages from the accident.
- Breach of duty: The property owner or operator failed to uphold necessary safety standards, whether through negligent maintenance, supervision, or safety measures.
- Causation: That breach was the direct cause of the accident and your injuries.
frequently asked questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 214-484-0609 today!
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Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, and other damages related to your injuries. An attorney can help you account for future costs, not just what you've already spent.
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Regardless of location, property owners generally have a duty to maintain safe premises, though the specific safety standards that apply can differ between a private backyard pool and a commercial or multi-unit facility. An attorney can help determine which standards apply to your situation and whether they were followed.
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Lifeguards and pool attendants have a responsibility to monitor pool activity and respond to emergencies. If their negligence contributed to or failed to prevent an accident, they and their employer may be held liable for resulting injuries.
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Liability may extend to the manufacturer or distributor of a defective ladder, diving board, or filtration system through a product liability claim, separate from any claim against the property owner.
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Generally, two years from the date of the incident, though claims against government entities have shorter filing deadlines, and exceptions may apply in cases involving minors.
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