Swimming pool accidents take a variety of different forms, including accidental drowning and head injuries that can occur from a slip and fall or dive into shallow water. These accidents can have serious and lifelong ramifications for victims, and under certain circumstances the owner of the pool may be held responsible. Often, the pool owner ends up paying compensation to the victims for the effects of pool accidents. The amount of damages experienced by the victim determines how much the victim will be compensated; damages generally include recovery for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress and other costs specific to the incident. In the event of a drowning, the family of a victim may receive wrongful death damages, which can result in much larger verdicts. This section will help you understand the damages you may be entitled to in the event of a swimming pool injury and provides helpful information on how to collect those damages.