A summer afternoon by the pool should be fun, not dangerous. But when property owners cut corners or fail to follow basic safety rules, people get hurt. Swimming pool accidents are more common than most realize, especially in neighborhoods, hotels, apartment complexes, and public parks across Brazoria County. One moment everything feels normal—then someone slips, falls, or disappears under the water.
We’ve seen children hit their heads on concrete. We’ve seen adults fracture hips or spines after a fall. And worst of all, we’ve seen families lose loved ones to drowning. Some of these accidents are truly tragic—but they’re not just tragic. Many of them are preventable. That means someone may be legally responsible.
Owners of pools—whether private, commercial, or public—have a legal duty to keep them reasonably safe. That includes repairing loose tiles, cleaning up slippery areas, keeping drains covered, and installing proper fencing or gates. It also means making sure lifeguards are trained and alert if the pool is open to the public. When they ignore these responsibilities, accidents happen.
Slip and falls are among the most common pool-related injuries. Wet concrete, broken handrails, missing “no running” signs—all of these create dangerous conditions. A quick trip to the pool can turn into a long hospital stay, especially for elderly people or young kids. If the property owner knew about the danger and didn’t fix it, they can be held accountable.
But not all dangers are visible. A missing pool drain cover can trap hair or limbs underwater. A broken gate can let toddlers wander in unnoticed. Lifeguards who are distracted or poorly trained can miss the early signs of someone in trouble. And when no one is watching, the worst outcomes can happen fast.
Some of the hardest cases involve hotels or apartment pools that don’t follow safety rules. In many of these places, maintenance is rushed and signs are faded or missing. There’s no supervision, no emergency equipment, and no clear rules posted. These aren’t just oversights—they’re risks that owners chose to ignore.
Under Texas law, victims of swimming pool injuries may be able to recover damages for medical bills, ongoing care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Families who lose someone to drowning may have a claim for wrongful death. These lawsuits can also lead to real change—forcing owners to improve safety before another person gets hurt.
If someone you love was injured or killed in a pool accident in Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson, or anywhere in Brazoria County, you don’t have to go through it alone. You deserve answers. You deserve accountability. And you deserve justice.
At Hildebrand & Wilson, LLC, we take these cases seriously. We know the law, and we know how to investigate what really happened. We won’t let the property owner blame the victim or brush it off as a “freak accident.” If someone’s carelessness caused your family pain, we’ll fight to make it right.
Call us at (281) 557-6406 or contact us here for a free consultation. We’ll listen. We’ll guide you. And we’ll fight for the justice you and your family deserve.