Every trip to the pool, beach, or waterpark starts with excitement — the laughter of kids, the splash of water, the warmth of the sun. No one expects it to end in tragedy. But when someone begins to drown, everything changes in an instant. Your peaceful day can turn into the most terrifying moment of your life.
In those moments, seconds matter.
Would You Know What to Do?
If you see someone drowning, speed is everything. Don’t wait. Don’t assume someone else will act. Alert the lifeguard, call for help, or move to intervene yourself — only if it’s safe. Your action could be the difference between life and death.
But even when you do everything right, sometimes it’s not enough — especially when a drowning happens due to someone else’s negligence.
At Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., we understand how devastating these incidents are. We’ve stood beside families who were blindsided by water-related tragedies caused by unsafe premises, lack of proper supervision, or defective pool equipment. When the unimaginable happens, we’re here to help you seek justice.
How You Can Help in the Moment
While legal help is important after the fact, knowing how to respond in the moment can save a life. Here are quick lifesaving tips:
1. Stay Vigilant
Always scan your surroundings when near water — especially watching over kids and elderly swimmers. Drowning is often silent, and victims may not call out for help.
2. Know the Signs
Someone who is drowning may:
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Struggle to stay afloat
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Appear exhausted or disoriented
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Slip under the surface quickly — often within just 30–40 seconds
Trust your instincts. If something looks wrong, it probably is.
3. Act Quickly and Safely
If it’s safe to do so, reach out to the victim with a flotation device or something they can hold onto. Never enter the water unless you’re a strong swimmer, and always alert others around you, including emergency personnel.
You might not expect to be the hero — but knowing these tips can prepare you to be.
When Tragedy Strikes, Herrman & Herrman Is Here for You
Even when every safety rule is followed, accidents still happen — often because someone failed to do their part. Whether it’s a negligent pool operator, a defective product, or lack of safety precautions at a public facility, someone should be held accountable.
That’s where we come in.
Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C. has over 100 years of combined experience fighting for families who’ve been devastated by wrongful deaths and catastrophic injuries. We handle the legal battle so you can focus on healing.
If you or someone you love was involved in a water-related incident and you believe negligence played a role, you don’t have to face it alone.
📞 Call Herrman & Herrman now for a free, confidential consultation. We’re here 24/7 — because justice shouldn’t have to wait.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
