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Catastrophic Injury Claims<\/p>

Drowning & Near-Drowning Brain Injury Claims<\/h1>

When a child or adult survives submersion but suffers permanent brain damage, you have legal options. CHG Personal Injury Lawyers focuses exclusively on catastrophic injuries caused by negligence\u2014including near-drowning cases nationwide.<\/p>

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published August 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Drowning & Near-Drowning Brain Injury Claims<\/h2>\n

Drowning and near-drowning are catastrophic injuries. They destroy lives and families forever. When someone cannot breathe underwater\u2014or survives but suffers severe oxygen deprivation to the brain\u2014the result is often permanent disability, lifelong medical dependence, or death.<\/p>\n

If a drowning or near-drowning happened because a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, provide adequate supervision, or install required safety barriers, the injured person or their family may have a legal claim. This guide explains what drowning injuries are, who may be liable, what Florida law requires, and what families can do next.<\/p>\n

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If someone you love suffered a near-drowning or died in a drowning accident, families in your situation reach out to us regularly. Talk it through with our team \u2014 the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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The Scale of Drowning: Facts and Figures<\/h2>\n

Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury<\/a> death in the United States. According to the CDC, approximately 4<\/a>,000 people die from unintentional drowning each year\u2014roughly 11 deaths per day. For every child who dies from drowning<\/a>, approximately 5 more receive emergency care for non-fatal submersion injuries. Some of these injuries result in permanent brain damage.<\/p>\n

Drowning happens fast. A person can lose consciousness in 20 to 60 seconds of submersion. In many cases, drowning is silent\u2014no splashing, no call for help, no obvious distress. This is why rapid rescue and immediate CPR are critical to survival.<\/p>\n

Drowning vs. Near-Drowning: What’s the Difference?<\/h2>\n

Drowning<\/strong> is death by submersion in water. It is the most catastrophic outcome.<\/p>\n

Near-drowning<\/strong> is when a person survives submersion but suffers oxygen deprivation to the brain. The distinction matters profoundly: the person survives, but the brain damage is often severe and permanent.<\/p>\n

Anoxic Brain Injury: The Medical Reality<\/h2>\n

When a person is submerged and deprived of oxygen, brain cells begin to die within minutes. According to Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen. This causes permanent neurological damage. The longer the oxygen deprivation, the more extensive the damage.<\/p>\n

Near-drowning survivors frequently experience:<\/p>\n