Lawyer Talk Q&A - Swimming Pool Liability

One of my international listeners emails this question. Who is legally responsible if someone drowns or is injured in your swimming pool?Does it differ between homeowner and hotel? in Spain? He asks because of a recent court judgment that has held up the Spanish ruling that anyone using the pool is responsible for their own safety, even if a lifeguard is working. Lawyers on behalf of British and German tourists keep trying to put the blame on the pool owner for any drownings or injuries. But so far, the Spanish courts have not taken this opinion unless the pool has no maintenanceMy guest on this episode is David Goldstein, whose law firm concentrates its legal practice in insurance law, collections, personal injury, landlord and tenant issues, and civil litigation. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Call 614-859-2119 and leave us a voicemail. Steve will answer your question on the next podcast!Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com.Recorded at Channel 511.Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.Steve has unique experience handling numerous high-publicity cases that have garnered national attention.For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense. Copyright 2026 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At Law