My child drowned in a neighbor’s pool. Can I file a wrongful death claim?

My child drowned in a neighbor’s pool. Can I file a wrongful death claim?

Yes. Under Georgia’s premises liability statute (O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1), property owners owe a duty of ordinary care to invitees — and children are frequently considered invitees on residential property. If an unfenced pool, defective gate, absent supervision, or defective drain cover contributed to your child’s drowning, you may have a strong wrongful death claim. Pool drownings in Georgia are among the most preventable tragedies — and the most clear-cut cases of premises owner negligence.