Drowning Accident Attorney in Dallas
Your Lifeline After a Drowning Accident in DFW
When a drowning or near-drowning accident happens because someone failed to maintain safe conditions, your family deserves more than sympathy—you deserve justice. At MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys, we hold negligent property owners, apartment complexes, hotels, and facility operators accountable when their failure to follow safety regulations leads to tragedy.
Our founding partners, Damon Mathias and Ori Raphael, have spent over 20 years fighting for families in complex injury cases, recovering tens of millions in compensation, and earning a spot on the 2024 Top 100 Verdicts in Texas. We operate on one principle: Until Victory Always—which means we don't back down from large corporations, insurance companies, or property management firms trying to minimize their responsibility.
If your family is facing the aftermath of a preventable drowning accident, we're here to fight for the answers and compensation you deserve.
Call (469) 689-0200 for a free, confidential consultation. No fees unless we win.
Why Drowning Cases Demand Aggressive Legal Representation
Drowning and near-drowning accidents in Dallas often occur at:
- Apartment complex pools with inadequate fencing, broken gates, or missing safety equipment
- Hotels and waterparks that fail to provide proper supervision or lifeguard staffing
- Community pools that don't comply with Dallas city codes for depth markings and emergency signage
- Private pools at homes or rental properties lacking required barriers
- Lakes and recreational areas where warnings about hazards are absent
Under Texas premises liability law, property owners and facility operators must provide reasonable safety measures. When they cut corners—ignoring maintenance, skipping inspections, or failing to post required warnings—and someone gets hurt, they must be held accountable.
The challenge: These defendants often have aggressive legal teams and deep-pocketed insurance companies working to minimize payouts or shift blame. Apartment management corporations, hotel chains, and large property firms routinely fight drowning claims, even when their negligence is clear.
That's where we come in. We don't settle for inadequate offers when property owners prioritize profit over safety. Our drowning accident lawyers in Dallas investigate thoroughly, fight aggressively, and prepare every case for trial if necessary.
Over 20 Years Fighting for Dallas Families
Led by founding partners Damon Mathias and Ori Raphael, MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys has recovered tens of millions for injury victims and earned recognition as one of the 2024 Top 100 Verdicts in Texas. We've been featured in Super Lawyers, The Dallas Morning News, and national media for our commitment to justice in complex cases.
Trial-Ready When It Matters
Many firms push for quick settlements to avoid the time and expense of litigation. We prepare every case as if it's going to court—which means insurance companies and corporate defendants know we won't accept lowball offers. When property owners refuse to take responsibility, we're ready to present your case to a Dallas jury.
Deep Investigation & Local Knowledge
Ori Raphael's background as a former journalist and nearly a decade in the public sector gives him unique skills for uncovering the truth in complex cases. We examine lifeguard staffing records, pool maintenance logs, inspection reports, and compliance with Dallas city codes. Our team knows which local ordinances apply, how to work with Dallas Police and fire-rescue documentation, and how to identify violations that contributed to your family's tragedy.
Personalized Client Service
You'll work directly with experienced attorneys—not paralegals or case managers. Through our secure Filevine platform, you'll have real-time access to case updates, documents, and direct communication with your legal team. We understand that behind every drowning case is a family in crisis, and we treat you with the compassion and respect you deserve while fighting relentlessly on your behalf.
No Upfront Costs
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. This removes financial barriers and ensures that even when facing well-funded corporate defendants, you have access to experienced legal representation.
How We Handle Dallas Drowning Accident Claims
- Thorough Investigation: We examine every detail: property maintenance records, safety inspection reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and compliance with Texas pool safety regulations and Dallas city codes. We identify who was responsible for maintaining safe conditions and where they failed.
- Identifying All Liable Parties: Responsibility may fall on property owners, apartment management companies, hotel operators, lifeguard staffing agencies, maintenance contractors, or equipment manufacturers. We pursue all negligent parties to maximize your recovery.
- Building a Strong Case: Our team includes paralegals with over 40 years of combined legal experience who meticulously document your damages—medical expenses (including ongoing rehabilitation and therapy), lost income, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and in wrongful death cases, funeral expenses and loss of companionship.
- Aggressive Negotiation & Trial Readiness: We demand fair compensation from insurance companies and corporate legal teams. When they refuse to offer adequate settlements, we don't hesitate to take your case to court. Our trial-ready reputation often leads to stronger settlement offers—because defendants know we're prepared to fight.
Common Causes of Drowning Accidents in Dallas
Property owners and facility operators must follow Texas state law and Dallas city ordinances designed to prevent drowning accidents. When they fail, they can be held liable. Common violations include:
- Inadequate Barriers & Fencing: Texas and Dallas codes require pools to have secure fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates. Broken locks, gaps in fencing, or missing barriers create dangerous access for children.
- Missing or Inadequate Supervision: Facilities that advertise lifeguard supervision must maintain proper staffing ratios and ensure guards are trained and alert. Hotels, waterparks, and apartment complexes that fail to provide promised supervision put guests at risk.
- Poor Maintenance & Unsafe Conditions: Broken drains that create suction hazards, slippery surfaces without proper warnings, missing depth markers, cloudy water that obscures drowning victims—all represent failures to maintain safe conditions.
- Failure to Post Required Safety Signage: Dallas regulations require emergency contact information, CPR instructions, depth warnings, and "No Lifeguard on Duty" signs where applicable. Missing signage can delay emergency response and increase injury severity.
- Code Violations & Failed Inspections: Apartment complexes and public pools must pass regular safety inspections. When property owners ignore violations or delay repairs, they prioritize cost savings over resident safety.
What to Do After a Drowning Accident
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"Attorney Raphael & Attorney Mathias are both very forthcoming & handle each case with care!"I have worked with this office on many different life care plans for personal injury cases and each time it’s been wonderful. Attorney Raphael and Attorney Mathias are both very forthcoming and handle each case with care. I would definitely recommend them!- Brandy C.
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"Damon took my case when others would not consider it."
Damon is the one attorney who took my case when others would not consider it. He is good at explaining the next steps and possible outcomes. Professionalism shows through in all he does. I recommend him for your legal matter.
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"Mr. Mathias went above and beyond for me!"
Mr. Mathias went above and beyond when I got in an automobile accident making the situation stress free. He allowed me to concentrate on getting a new vehicle and getting the appropriate treatment instead of worrying about medical bills and settlements.
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"Truly amazing attorney!"
Truly amazing Attorney! This guy went above and beyond my expectations, from a broken wired up jaw. To a well deserved settlement. Thanks again!
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"Better outcome than imagined."
MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys handled our case well and gave us a better outcome than we could have ever imagined. Thanks to Damon, Ori and their entire team!
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"Attorney Ori Raphael fights for you!"Ori gives it his all to fight for you!- Amir A
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"Hire these guys!"These guys are great! Ori really went above and beyond and every time I needed good advice or help, he was there for me.- R.J.
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"Mr. Raphael was very helpful and responsive to our needs!"Mr. Raphael was very helpful and responsive to our needs. He provided excellent service with polite,gentle and sensitive care,from the time he greeted us all through the process. I felt very confident trusting him with our case and he came through for us and got us more than we imagined.- Avi P.
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