Fighting for Families After Preventable Tragedies
Drownings are among the most devastating and preventable tragedies a family can endure. Whether it happens at a private pool, hotel, apartment complex, or public waterway, every drowning case has one thing in common: someone failed to take proper precautions.
At Palmetto State Injury Lawyers, we represent families whose loved ones have been injured or killed in drowning incidents caused by negligence. We understand that these cases are not just about compensation—they’re about holding property owners, businesses, and individuals accountable for failing to protect the most vulnerable.
The Risks of Drowning in South Carolina
With its vast coastline, countless rivers, lakes, and thousands of private and public swimming pools, South Carolina offers endless opportunities for recreation on the water. But with that comes responsibility.
Property owners—whether private individuals, hotels, apartment complexes, or businesses—have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions around pools and water features. When they fail to do so, the consequences can be fatal.
Common causes of drowning incidents include:
- Lack of proper fencing or barriers around pools
- Unsecured or broken pool gates
- Absence of warning signs (depth markers, “no diving” notices, etc.)
- Lack of lifeguards or negligent supervision
- Failure to provide life-saving equipment
- Unsafe pool maintenance (e.g., slippery decks, faulty drains)
- Overcrowding in public or hotel pools
- Failure to monitor for known dangers in natural bodies of water
In South Carolina’s thriving tourist areas, especially places like Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head, drowning risks are heightened by the sheer number of visitors using pools, beaches, and other water features.
Why Drowning Cases Are Different
Drowning cases are a form of premises liability, but they require a specialized approach. The injuries are often catastrophic, involving brain damage from oxygen deprivation**, permanent disability, or wrongful death.
These cases are emotionally charged and legally complex. Proving negligence often involves:
- Establishing foreseeability of the danger
- Proving failure to meet local and state safety codes
- Demonstrating a lack of reasonable safety measures
- Showing a pattern of neglect or prior incidents
At Palmetto State Injury Lawyers, we understand how to navigate these challenges while supporting families through an incredibly difficult time.
What Compensation Can Be Recovered?
In drowning cases, victims and their families may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses (including long-term care for non-fatal drowning injuries)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
- Funeral and burial expenses (in wrongful death cases)
- Loss of companionship and guidance
- Loss of future earnings and support
- Punitive damages in cases of egregious negligence
We’ll ensure that your claim reflects not only the immediate losses but the lifelong impact of this preventable tragedy.
Why Choose Palmetto State Injury Lawyers?
Drowning cases involve protecting those who cannot protect themselves—children, families, and vulnerable individuals.
With years of experience handling premises liability and serious injury cases, Dana understands how to hold negligent property owners accountable. Her firm is known for relentless advocacy, attention to detail, and compassionate client care.
Unlike high-volume billboard firms, we don’t treat you like just another case file. We take a hands-on, personal approach, making sure your family’s story is heard and fought for.
Get the Justice Your Family Deserves After a Drowning Incident