A drowning is a death by suffocation after someone is submerged underwater allowing the water to enter the lungs, preventing them from breathing. In the United States, drowning and near drowning are two of the most common pool injuries – causing permanent injuries and sometimes death. When these types of injuries happen at a public pool, in the presence of a lifeguard, it is often reason for a personal injury claim. In any pool injury, there generally are three possible legal claims to pursue: premises liability, product liability, and negligence. The first, premises liability, says that the owner of the property was liable for unreasonable care regarding the safety of their property. The second, product liability, claims that a manufacturer, such as the pool or construction company, is responsible for a defective product. Lastly, negligence contends that some person was careless and their actions caused the accident, such as a lifeguard who was not paying attention.