In the sweltering Florida temps of summer, community pools are great for staying cool, getting some exercise, socializing with your friends and neighbors, and a source of fun for the entire family. However, like any place where a large body of water is involved, community pools also come with their…
Celebrating the Fourth of July is one of the best ways to welcome summer. This national holiday in the United States is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. There are numerous ways to have fun on the Fourth of July, including outdoor events like pool parties, backyard…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett lost his 2-year-old daughter in a drowning accident at their home swimming pool Sunday, according to investigators. Officers arrived at the family’s swimming pool in the Beach Park district of south Tampa shortly before 9:30 a.m. after receiving a call about a toddler who…
July Fourth weekend is upon us and there may be no better way to spend the summer holiday than surrounded by your family and friends taking in fireworks, grilling, swimming, or even boating in one of Florida’s abundant waterways. As most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, this year’s Fourth of…
The parents of a 2-year-old boy who drowned in a Baker County retention pond in April are suing the owner of the property, claiming he failed to install fencing that might have protected their son. The toddler was found in the pond April 23 after he wandered away from the…
A 2-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon after he wandered into the pool at his Westside home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The boy’s father and stepmother were with him at the home. The boy’s father went to check on the boy Saturday afternoon, thinking the toddler was asleep in…
The 4th of July is officially upon us! Most people are focused on planning barbecues, fireworks, pool parties and drinking right about now. While there is nothing wrong with a good party, Independence Day festivities can sometimes lead to severe injuries. What you may not even know is that the…
Police say a 5-year-old boy drowned in a backyard swimming pool at a Jacksonville home. Neighbors called the homeowner Wednesday afternoon after a child went missing. The homeowner was working nearby so he checked his backyard surveillance video on his cellphone and saw a child in the pool. He called…
Our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton would like to wish everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The Fourth of July holiday is usually centered around fun, and many of us celebrate the long weekend with friends and family, but like many other holidays, risks of accidents and…
A 3-year-old boy drowned Tuesday night at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, according to deputies. The call came in around 8 p.m. to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies claim the boy got separated from his parents and drowned in the pool. He was transported to Celebration Hospital, where he…