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Catastrophic Injury | Drowning & Near-Drowning<\/p>

Near-Drowning Injuries: Long-Term Care Costs & Your Right to Recover Damages<\/h1>

A near-drowning can cause permanent brain damage, paralysis, and lifelong medical needs. If negligence or unsafe conditions caused the incident, you may have a claim for the full cost of care.<\/p>

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published August 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Near Drowning Long-Term Care Costs: What Families Face and How to Recover Damages<\/h2>\n

Near-drowning survivors often suffer catastrophic brain damage from lack of oxygen. This causes permanent disability and lifelong care needs costing $2 to $5 million or more. When negligence by a property owner, facility operator, or other responsible party caused the incident, a personal injury claim can recover these costs and protect your family’s financial future.<\/p>\n\n

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What Is a Near-Drowning Injury and Why Does It Lead to Long-Term Care Costs?<\/h2>\n

Near drowning means submersion in water followed by survival. But it often comes with severe oxygen deprivation to the brain that causes permanent neurological damage.<\/p>\n

Unlike minor water incidents, near-drowning survivors frequently suffer lasting harm:<\/p>\n