Ayden Gonzalez (Full Name: Ayden Noe Rivera Gonzalez) Died In Mountain View Apartment Pool Drowning
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA (July 10, 2022) – A 9-year-old child identified as Ayden Gonzalez has tragically died in a Mountain View apartment pool drowning accident.
Santa Clara County officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:00 p.m. on the 1800 block of Ednamary Way. Police officers were called to the apartment after getting a report that Ayden Noe Rivera Gonzalez was not breathing in the pool.
The child was removed from the pool and given CPR per the instructions of emergency dispatchers. Once paramedics arrived at the scene, they took over measures to save Ayden Gonzalez.
Sadly, first responders were not able to save the child and he later died after being taken out of the pool. A full investigation into the circumstances of the accident remain ongoing at this time.
Liability In Mountain View Pool Drowning Accidents
Drownings are one of the leading causes of death for small children in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “More children ages 1–4 die from drowning than any other cause of death except birth defects. For children ages 1–14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of steps that should be taken to prevent drowning accidents.
- It is nearly always a good idea for young kids to get swimming lessons early on.
- Small children should always be supervised in the water.
- Community pools should typically have fences around them.
Property owners in California have a legal responsibility to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition, under California Civil Code 1714. When a property owner has actual or constructive notice that their property is in a dangerous condition, they must take action to correct the dangerous condition. There are a number of ways that an apartment pool could potentially be in a dangerous condition.
- The pool area in an apartment may lack self-latching locks, which are typically required under California law.
- The locks going into a pool area may be broken or otherwise defective.
- The enclosure for a pool area may not meet minimum height requirements.
The family of any child that died in an apartment pool drowning may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. If a child survived for some period after any accident, family members may also be able to pursue a survival action claim. Sadly, apartment owners will often fight hard to deny responsibility for any drowning accident. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Mountain View Pool Drowning Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ayden Gonzalez. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that measures will be taken to prevent other tragedies at this apartment.
Do you need more information about a Mountain View drowning accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that property owners are doing everything in their power to keep residents safe. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any incident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
