Ice Drowning Accident Attorney

Every winter, tragic stories emerge of families losing a child or other loved one to an ice drowning accident. In Prescott, Iowa, two young brothers drown in a pond after falling through thin ice. No one witnessed the tragedy but the boys' family discovered their belongings near a hole in the ice and feared the worst. Sometimes these child drowning accidents are the result of unfortunate circumstances, but other times, there could have been more done on the part of the property owners to avoid the calamity.

In other cases, the victim was under the supervision of someone who did not do his or her job properly. In any situation, if negligence has played a role in the loss of life, it should be accounted for legally. 

If you have experienced an ice drowning tragedy in your family, let a knowledgeable drowning attorney at The Doan Law Firm, P.C. examine your case with care and compassion and guide you through the lawsuit process.

Never Trust the Ice

According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ice on a body of water is inherently unsafe because it does not freeze evenly. The thickness can vary significantly from the shoreline to the center of the pond or lake.

The quality or thickness of the ice is also affected by factors such as:

• Objects embedded in the ice
• Snow on top of the ice
• Temperature of the water underneath

In general, therefore, walking, skating, or playing on a frozen body of water is not advisable under any circumstance, especially for children or anyone who is alone.

How an Ice Drowning Attorney Can Help You

An ice drowning attorney can assist you in several ways if you're dealing with a situation involving ice drowning. Ice drowning occurs when someone falls through ice on a body of water and drowns. Here's how an attorney can help:

• Legal Advice and Guidance: A ice drowning attorney can provide you with legal advice and guidance specific to your case. They can explain your rights and options under the law.
• Investigation: An attorney can conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the ice drowning incident. This may include reviewing the scene of the incident, interviewing witnesses, and gathering other evidence to support your case.
• Determining Liability: Liability in ice drowning cases can be complex and may involve property owners, municipalities, or other parties. An attorney can help determine who may be liable for the incident.
• Negotiating with Insurance Companies: If there is insurance coverage involved, an attorney can negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to ensure you receive fair compensation for your damages.
• Filing a Lawsuit: If necessary, an attorney can file a lawsuit on your behalf seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the ice drowning incident.
• Court Representation: If your case goes to court, an attorney can represent you in front of a judge and jury, presenting your case and advocating for your rights.

Overall, an ice drowning attorney can help you navigate the legal process and seek justice and compensation for the harm caused by the incident.

Turn to a Drowning Lawyer Who Will Fight for Compensation

Ice injury and drowning deaths are not always related to children innocently playing on a pond. Sometimes they are the result of poor judgment, such as a driver who took a vehicle full of passengers out onto the ice. Other times, tragedy strikes because the danger of thin ice has not been clearly explained and posted in recreational areas such as state parks or even on private property. In these cases, the victims deserve the help of aggressive legal representation that will pursue full compensation for damages. If you have experienced injury or the loss of a loved one due to negligence from another party, The Doan Law Firm, P.C. team can help you decide how to pursue justice for your case.

Contact the office today to begin a free case evaluation.