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Drowning at Lemon Tree Apartments in Metairie, LA Tragically Claims Lives of Two Children. (WTVM.com)
Did a safety procedure failure contribute to this Metairie apartment drowning and are justice and compensation available to the victims families? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
Metairie News
Apartment safety measures are under scrutiny following the tragic drowning of two children at a Metairie, LA apartment complex pool Sunday morning, June 16, 2024.
As reported by WTVM.com, “[t]he Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened at the Lemon Tree Apartments in the Metairie suburbs. Emergency dispatchers received a call about the unresponsive children shortly before 9:55 a.m. on Sunday. Initial reports indicated a pair of 2-year-olds had fallen or jumped into a pool.”
WKYT.com is reporting, “[t]he sheriff’s office says deputies arrived on the scene and began CPR efforts. After paramedics arrived to continue treatment, deputies formed a rolling blockade of intersections along Causeway Boulevard to accelerate the safe transport of the children the hospital.
According to the report, “[t]he sheriff’s office said the children arrived at the hospital at 10:24 a.m., but there was no indication from authorities that they ever regained consciousness.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Our Legal Take
Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of safety provided at the pool on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.
- What safety measures were taken by the apartment complex owner and management to protect residents at the pool?
- Is the pool in compliance with federal and local laws and regulations.
- Was life-saving equipment such as life rings and reaching poles easily accessible.
- Were water safety rules posted in a visible area for adults and children to review?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner and management failed to provide adequate safety measures to protect those on its premises, the families of the children may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for the children’s wrongful death.
Based upon its prior successful experience in handling safety negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent safety case, it is imperative that the families of the children retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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