On March 17, 2025, emergency responders in Anderson County, South Carolina, rushed to a local apartment complex after a 7-year-old child experienced a serious medical incident in the community swimming pool. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the complex off Highway 81 South just after 5:00 p.m. following reports of a child found unresponsive in the pool area. The child was transported to the hospital, and as of the most recent updates, no further details about the child's condition have been released.
Authorities have not yet released the cause of the medical emergency or clarified whether drowning was involved. However, the incident is being treated seriously as investigators look into the circumstances surrounding the child’s presence and condition in the pool. The sheriff’s office has stated that the investigation remains ongoing.
When a child is injured in or around a swimming pool, especially in an apartment complex setting, it raises serious questions about supervision, pool safety protocols, and property owner responsibility. In South Carolina, apartment complexes that provide access to pools are legally required to maintain safe conditions, install appropriate barriers, and ensure the pool area meets state and local safety codes.
Under South Carolina premises liability law, property owners—including apartment complex managers—may be held liable if a child is injured due to unsafe pool conditions, lack of proper fencing or gates, or failure to provide adequate warnings. If the apartment complex failed to secure the pool area or allowed children to access the water unsupervised, it could constitute negligence.
Near-drowning accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death among children under the age of 10. Even if a child survives an incident in the water, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage, long-term disability, or emotional trauma. These tragedies often happen silently and in seconds, particularly when supervision or safety infrastructure is lacking.
Michael Haggard, Esq., managing attorney at The Haggard Law Firm and a nationally recognized pool injury lawyer, urges families to be aware of their legal rights when tragedies like this occur.
“Children are uniquely vulnerable around swimming pools, and when safety standards are ignored or supervision fails, the consequences can be devastating. Property owners and management companies must be held accountable when they neglect these critical responsibilities. Legal action can not only help families recover—it can drive meaningful change to prevent future harm.”
If your child has been injured or involved in a near-drowning incident at an apartment pool, it’s important to seek legal guidance as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, emotional distress, long-term care, and more. An experienced pool injury attorney can investigate the cause of the accident, determine liability, and help you pursue justice for your family.
Michael Haggard, Esq. and his team at The Haggard Law Firm have successfully handled numerous pool accident cases involving children and are deeply committed to holding negligent parties accountable.
If your family has been affected by a swimming pool incident in Anderson County or elsewhere in South Carolina, don’t wait to act. Contact Michael Haggard, Esq. today for a free legal consultation. Our firm is dedicated to helping victims and their families recover after these traumatic events and to enforcing safety standards that protect all children.
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