Spending the day at the pool is one of the most popular summer activities for people of any age. Almost everyone can recall going to the “friend-with-a-pool's” house over summer break to cool off on those hot days.
While going to a friend's house to swim seemed innocent enough, most do not think about the liability and responsibility associated with owning a pool. The risk is often overlooked, and most do not recognize that homeowners have a legal responsibility to prevent dangers for visitors on the property, including those using the pool.
Swimming pools can pose a variety of hazards, such as slipping on the pool deck. But perhaps one of the biggest risks at the pool can be the diving board, which can cause severe injury and even death. According to a study by Columbus, an Ohio-based national children's hospital, more than 6,500 children and teens are treated for diving related injuries every year, and the leading cause is collision with a diving board or diving platform.
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