Frequently Asked Questions
My child went on a field trip to the local public pool in Massachusetts with her summer camp. She almost drowned and now suffers from a brain injury because of it. Can we file a lawsuit against the camp and the pool?
A:
If your child suffered a serious injury such as an anoxic brain injury while under the supervision of a camp counselor, you may need to seek the help of a Massachusetts child injury attorney to file a lawsuit against the camp and/or the public pool.
When you register your child for a summer camp or other professionally supervised child care facility you are placing your trust in the staff that they will keep your child safe. Massachusetts law requires camps that participate in aquatic activities to have an aquatics director who holds various certifications such as:
- Lifeguard certificate provided by the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, or National YMCA;
- CPR certificate provided by the American Red Cross or an American Heart Association Health Care Provider; and
- Standard/Community First Aid certificate provided by the American Red Cross.
If the camp failed to provide adequately trained staff, your child’s anoxic brain injury may have been the result of negligent CPR and first aid care. The public pool may also be held liable if it violated Massachusetts regulations for public aquatic facilities such as safety equipment requirements. The details of your case are unique and are best discussed with an experienced Massachusetts child injury lawyer.
An anoxic brain injury can cause lifelong disability and is a devastating event for any family.
The Massachusetts child injury attorneys at the Kiley Law Group can help you review the circumstances of your child’s injury and determine your best course of action. If a lawsuit is necessary to obtain compensation for your child’s medical bills, our skilled child injury team will prepare your case for trial – even if it settles beforehand.
For a free consultation, contact us today at 1-888-208-1695.
