{"id":2161,"date":"2026-05-22T09:12:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sakkascahn.com\/?page_id=2161"},"modified":"2026-06-04T06:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T06:45:34","slug":"drowning-accident-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sakkascahn.com\/es\/nyc\/drowning-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City Drowning Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Sakkas Cahn &#038; Weiss: A Legacy of Victories<\/h3>\n<p>Nos ocupamos de todo, desde choques automovil\u00edsticos hasta accidentes de construcci\u00f3n complejos, y nuestro compromiso con tu victoria sigue siendo inquebrantable. Nuestro equipo de abogados especializados en lesiones personales de Nueva York en Sakkas Cahn &amp; Weiss combina d\u00e9cadas de excelencia en los tribunales con un conocimiento de primera mano del verdadero costo de una lesi\u00f3n grave. Con oficinas ubicadas estrat\u00e9gicamente en el \u00e1rea triestatal de Nueva York, en Elizabeth (Nueva Jersey) y en Stamford (Connecticut), y un equipo que habla cinco idiomas, \u00a1cada cliente cuenta con toda nuestra experiencia respaldando su caso!<\/p>\n<div class=\"inn-cmn-img\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sakkascahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Team-photo.webp\" alt=\"Foto del equipo\" width=\"830\" height=\"450\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inn-cmn-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sakkascahn.com\/es\/acerca-de-nosotros\/\" class=\"cmn-btn\">M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre nuestro bufete de abogados<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Representing Victims Of Drowning Accidents<\/h3>\n<p>Drowning accidents are extremely serious issues, and it is important to understand the effects of these accidents as well as the types of causes which warrant a personal injury lawsuit. If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident due to the negligent acts of another, then you may be entitled to collect damages from the negligent individual to cover various costs of recovery for your injuries or the injuries of your loved one.<\/p>\n<h5>Two Common Causes Of Drowning Accidents And Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>There are many different ways for drowning accidents to occur; however, two of the more common causes include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boating accidents<\/strong> \u2013 New York City is an area that is densely populated and surrounded by beaches and other bodies of water. There are many registered boating vehicles in this area, and therefore, there are many residents who enjoy boating as a form of recreation. There are many different laws that apply to boaters in this area such as operating a boat while drinking, wearing proper safety equipment and many others.<\/p>\n<p>When these laws are violated, the results can often be catastrophic; an individual\u2019s attention, or ability to safely operate a boat can be significantly impaired by alcohol, and the results can be serious. In a boating accident, passengers may suffer impact injuries, which render them unable to swim to safety if thrown from the boat. This, sadly, will most often result in a drowning accident.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swimming pool accidents<\/strong> \u2013 Throughout this city, there are numerous apartments and gyms which contain swimming pools for exercise and\/or recreation. In addition, there are many private pools as well. There are strict rules regarding safety parameters and lifeguards to ensure the safety of those who use these pools. When a property owner or another individual acts negligently, the results can often be deadly.<\/p>\n<p>Some accidents may be caused by diving into an area that is too shallow, or a young individual wandering into an unprotected swimming area. The latter of the two is a serious matter as the property owner may be in violation of certain laws.<\/p>\n<h5>Oxygen Deprivation Can Result In Many Problems<\/h5>\n<p>One of the more common types of injuries suffered in a drowning accident is brain hypoxia. This is a serious injury caused by oxygen deprivation to the brain. The results of this kind of injury can include all of the following depending on the severity of the injury:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Memory loss<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty learning<\/li>\n<li>Lack of motor skills<\/li>\n<li>Coma<\/li>\n<li>Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"cmn-box\" style=\"background-color: #012d3e;\">\r\n        <h2 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\r\n            Confianza en la victoria  \r\n            <strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\r\n                Resultados comprobados            <\/strong>\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n        <p style=\"color: #fff;\"><\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"cmn-box-cnslt-btn\">\r\n            <div class=\"cnslt-btn\">\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/sakkascahn.com\/es\/contactanos\/\" class=\"cmn-btn\" style=\"background-color: #269cca; color: #ffffff;\">\r\n                    programar una consulta                <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cnslt-call\">\r\n          <p>ll\u00e1manos ahora <a href=\"tel:2125717171\"  style=\"color: #ffffff;\">  (212) 571-7171 <\/a> <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n<h5>You Have Only Three Years To Pursue Compensation<\/h5>\n<p>Even if your injury was suffered a number of years ago, a <a href=\"https:\/\/sakkascahn.com\/es\/nyc-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">New York City personal injury attorney<\/a> from Sakkas, Cahn &#038; Weiss, LLP, may be able to assist in your situation. The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in the state of New York is three years. This means that you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit to pursue damages.<\/p>\n<p>When you choose to work with our firm, you can be sure that we will stand by you from start to finish of your case and we will aggressively pursue the results that you need for your future. Our firm has more than 60 years of combined experience in legal practice, and we will put this experience to work for you if you choose us as your legal representation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sakkascahn.com\/es\/contactanos\/\">P\u00f3ngase en contacto con nuestra oficina hoy mismo<\/a> to schedule a free initial consultation: <a href=\"tel:2125717171\">212-571-7171<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Conoce a nuestro equipo legal especializado<\/h3>\n<p>Detr\u00e1s de cada resultado exitoso hay un grupo de abogados con amplia experiencia en los tribunales que combinan d\u00e9cadas de \u00e9xitos en las salas de audiencia con un profundo conocimiento de los casos de accidentes automovil\u00edsticos. Las fortalezas complementarias de nuestros socios dan lugar a una representaci\u00f3n legal formidable que convierte los casos dif\u00edciles de accidentes en victorias notables.<\/p>\n<p>Lo que nuestros clientes m\u00e1s valoran de nosotros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>F\u00e9rrea determinaci\u00f3n por ganar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Excelencia en las negociaciones<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Atenci\u00f3n personalizada en cada caso<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sakkas Cahn &#038; Weiss: A Legacy of Victories We handle everything from motor vehicle collisions to complex construction accidents, and our commitment to your victory remains unwavering. Our team of New York personal injury lawyers at Sakkas Cahn &#038; Weiss combines decades of courtroom excellence with a firsthand understanding of the true cost of a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":986,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2161","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New York City Drowning Accident Lawyer | Sakkas, Cahn &amp; Weiss, LLP<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Suffered an injury or lost a loved one in a drowning accident in NYC? Sakkas, Cahn &amp; Weiss provides compassionate legal support. 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