Houston Drowning Accident Lawyer

Seeking Justice for Victims After Preventable Tragedies

Preventable drownings leave families with grief, unanswered questions, and a legal case that demands specialized expertise. At The Doan Law Firm, our team is led by a former drowning investigator — a depth of firsthand experience you won't find at a typical personal injury practice. We know these cases inside and out, and we know how to hold negligent property owners, pool operators, and facilities accountable when their negligence leads to preventable injuries and death.

Looking for answers? Call (800) 349-0000 for a free consultation with our drowning attorney in Houston.

Why Families in Houston Trust The Doan Law Firm

Drowning cases are not like other personal injury claims. They turn on a working knowledge of pool safety codes, lifeguard certification standards, facility maintenance obligations, and the corporate structures behind hotels and water parks. 

Without that expertise, critical evidence gets missed.

The Doan Law Firm was built specifically for this area of law:

• Former drowning investigator. Founder Jimmy Doan spent over a decade with the Galveston Sheriff's Department investigating the causes and consequences of drowning accidents before he ever became an attorney.
• 12+ professional water safety certifications. Jimmy is President and CEO of Pool Guardians, where he personally trains over 200 lifeguards per year for American Red Cross certification.
• Nationally recognized authority. Jimmy is a member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance.
• We take on powerful opponents. We routinely litigate against water park chains, hotel operators, and private equity-backed aquatic facilities — and we win.

About Jimmy Doan: Former Drowning Investigator

Jimmy Doan founded this firm after more than a decade as a drowning investigator with the Galveston Sheriff's Department, where he examined hundreds of aquatic fatalities firsthand. That background directly shapes how our legal team builds a case. We know what facilities are required to do, what the standards of care demand, and exactly where negligence shows up.

Today, Jimmy also leads Pool Guardians, a nationwide aquatic safety consultancy, and personally trains hundreds of lifeguards annually. When other lawyers across the country face a difficult drowning case, they call him.

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Who We Represent

We represent families throughout Houston and across Texas who have lost loved ones in drowning accidents, or whose child or family member suffered serious injuries in a near-drowning accident or other aquatic incident.

We handle all types of drowning and aquatic accidents in Houston, including:

• Drownings at amusement parks and water parks
• Swimming pool accidents and drownings
• Drownings at apartment complex pools
• Drownings at homeowner's association pools
• Drownings caused by lifeguard negligence
• Drownings at Houston-area lakes and beaches
• Injuries and fatalities from boating accidents

Who May Be Held Liable

Liable parties in a Texas drowning case may include:

• Property owners
• Pool and aquatic facility operators
• Lifeguards and their supervisors
• Hotel and resort management
• Event organizers
• Product manufacturers

Establishing liability requires showing that the responsible party owed a duty of care, breached it, and that breach caused the drowning. That's where our background sets us apart. Because Jimmy Doan spent over a decade investigating drowning accidents, we know precisely where negligence occurs in these cases and how to build the evidence to prove it.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

The facts of your case will determine what types of damages are available, and in what amount.

However, potential compensation may include:

• Medical expenses (for survivors with serious injuries, including brain damage and long-term disability)
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
• Mental anguish and emotional distress
• Loss of companionship and consortium
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Punitive damages, in cases where the responsible party's conduct was especially reckless or egregious

Our “No Recovery, No Fee” Promise to You

After everything you've been through, the last thing you should have to worry about is how to pay for legal representation. We handle drowning accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe us nothing unless we win your case. 

Getting started is simple — reach out by phone, visit our Houston office, or let us come to you. We can also meet virtually if that's easier. However you choose to connect, we'll respond within an hour, any time of day or night.

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