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New York Drowning & Aquatic Injury Lawyers
Representing New York families after preventable water tragedies — in association with local counsel statewide.
If your family has suffered an aquatic injury or the loss of a loved one in New York, you do not have to face it alone. The Haggard Law Firm represents families across New York — from New York City to Buffalo — in association with trusted local counsel.
From a busy summer swimming season to year-round indoor and community pools, residents face real water-safety risks throughout New York.
Aquatic injury cases we handle in New York
Our practice covers every kind of water tragedy. In New York, families most often turn to us for:
- Pool & Spa Drowning in New York
- Wrongful Death in New York
- Suction Entrapment in New York
- Negligent Security in New York
We also handle premises and product liability, maritime & Jones Act, cruise ship, electrocution, and water-sports cases. See all practice areas.
Serving families across New York
We help families in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Syracuse, and communities throughout New York.
How representation works in New York
Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, we represent families nationwide. In New York, we partner with trusted local counsel so you keep a lawyer in your community while gaining a firm that has tried these cases to verdict.
Deadlines and next steps
Deadlines to bring a claim in New York vary by the type of case and can be short, and critical evidence can disappear within days. We will confirm the deadline that applies to your specific situation at no cost — please contact us promptly.
Common questions
New York aquatic injury FAQs
Do you handle aquatic injury and drowning cases in New York?
Yes. We represent families throughout New York in association with local counsel, so you keep a lawyer in your community and gain our aquatic-injury experience.
What does it cost to hire your firm in New York?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency-fee basis — you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you. Your consultation is free and confidential.
How long do I have to file a claim in New York?
Deadlines vary by the type of claim and can be short, and they may differ for claims involving children or government entities. We will confirm the deadline that applies to your New York case at no cost — contact us promptly so no deadline or evidence is lost.
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