Man, 58, Dies After Apparent Drowning
VALENCIA (June 25th, 2016)- According to the Los Angeles Coroner, a man identified as William Falkenborg, 58, of Valencia, sadly drowned on Friday at a Gold’s Gym located on Town Center Drive.
At roughly 5:34 p.m., Falkenborg was discovered in the gym’s swimming pool at an unspecified time by two gym employees.
It remains unclear how long the 58-year-old man was in the water unresponsive before being given CPR and rushed to the hospital at Henry Mayo Hospital. He listed to have been in critical condition before tragically being pronounced at 5:34 p.m.
The cause of the victim’s death is currently under investigation.
Wrongful Death Lawyer
Based on this news report, it remains unclear what exactly happened and may have caused the victim to drown. Was the pool properly supervised by a superintendent or a lifeguard? Was the pool left unsecured and unattended? Did the swimming pool contain any hazardous filtration equipment and has it met all standard safety code rules and regulations? Bakersfield police officials will thoroughly investigate this incident and will determine whether or not there was any wrongdoing.
In this particular case, depending on the investigation it is possible that the family of the victim could potentially pursue a wrongful death claim if there confirmed to have been negligence against the individual or entity in charge ensuring pool safety. Family members of a wrongful death victim have the right to seek compensation for damages including funeral costs, lost future income and loss of love and companionship.
Contact our wrongful death lawyers today for assistance at 800-235-6801.
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