Southwest Florida’s abundance of pools, waterways, canals, and coastline makes it one of the most water-rich regions in the country — and one of the most dangerous when negligence plays a role. If someone you love has been killed in a drowning incident, you need experienced legal representation and a boat accident attorney on your side.
At Aloia | Roland | Lubell, we understand the devastating toll these tragedies take on families. We have spent decades fighting for injury victims and grieving families across Lee County and Southwest Florida. When you need legal help, a Fort Myers drowning accident lawyer from our firm will be ready to fight for you, too.
Drowning accidents do not happen in just one setting. Across Fort Myers and the surrounding region, our drowning accident attorneys see cases arising from a wide range of circumstances, including:
State law imposes specific requirements on pool owners, including fencing and barrier standards designed to protect children and guests. When property owners, boat operators, hotels, resorts, waterparks, or homeowner associations fail to meet their legal obligations, we may be able to hold them liable for any harm that results.
We could also hold lifeguards and their employees responsible when inadequate staffing or inattention contributes to a drowning. Our firm could investigate every layer of liability to make sure each responsible party is held accountable.
The majority of drowning cases we handle involve fatal outcomes, and the losses families face go far beyond grief. When a life is cut tragically short due to another person’s negligence, state law allows surviving family members to pursue a wrongful death claim. Legal damages in these cases can include compensation for:
The court may also award punitive damages if it finds that the defendant exhibited gross negligence.
Not every drowning is fatal. Non-fatal drowning injuries, particularly anoxic brain injuries caused by oxygen deprivation, can result in permanent disability, requiring lifelong medical care and dramatically altering your family’s future. As Fort Myers drowning injury lawyers, we could pursue the full scope of compensation available so that you do not bear the financial weight of someone else’s negligence.
Attorneys Evan Lubell and Ty Roland are both Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar, a distinction held by fewer than one percent of attorneys in the state. We have tried more cases than most firms in this region, and we bring the legal experience and sophistication necessary to argue cases before a jury that other firms would simply settle.
When a water accident changes your life or takes someone you love, you deserve a Fort Myers drowning accident lawyer who will not back down. At Aloia | Roland | Lubell, our lawyers have been standing up for Southwest Florida families for over 30 years. Our office is located in the heart of the city, one block from the Lee County courthouse, and we are deeply committed to this community and the people in it.
You can reach out today to discuss your legal options with a member of our team during a free, no-obligation consultation. Call now to learn more.
