The Drowning Files

Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses a slip and fall case. Materials on decks are discusses. He also talks about the "bare foot" test.

Dr. Tom covers a waterfall case in a dense forest. Litigation is initiated, but not pursued. He discusses more details of the beginnings of a lawsuit.

This case was at a Hotel pool. The struggle was missed. There were layers of protection that could have been in place on all sides. The was was cloudy, which caused more danger.

Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses another quarry case. Suggestions for safer strategies are suggested. Drowning is preventable!

Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses another tragic case. The facility and lifeguards made blunders in this case. We can learn from the mistakes made.

Dr. Tom discusses what happens when lifeguards are not trained properly. Lifeguards are an important layer of protection, but you never know how qualified each is upon visiting an aquatic facility. Recommendations are provided.

This week Dr. Tom shares another lake case. The importance of lifeguards, but not relying on lifeguards is emphasized. Anyone attending water should look like a lifeguard, act like a lifeguard.

Attractions in the water can be fun and cute. However, they can also create distractions and obstructions. Strengthened supervision is always needed.

Dr. Tom Griffiths discusses another case in Pennsylvania. This happened in the open water and outside the swim area. Recommendations are provided.

This is an accident that happened while trying to dive through a tube. There were lifelong consequences. Dr. Tom Griffiths offers tips for safety while diving.