Old Lyme, CT (May 29, 2019) – On May 27, police and emergency crews responded to the scene of a drowning incident on Soundview Beach.

According to reports, 34-year-old John Theriault was at the beach when he suffered an unspecified incident just before 6 p.m.

Reports indicate that emergency crews arrived at the beach to find the injured male alert and conscious. Crews called for a Life Star emergency helicopter. Theriault was transported to Hartford Hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Our thoughts and prayers and with Mr. Theriault and his family at this time.

Drowning Incident In Connecticut

When we go out and utilize public property, it is crucial to understand that we do so under the assumption that the land is safe to use. When the actions of negligent property owners result in injuries to guests, it is crucial that those harmed contact a Connecticut premises liability attorney as soon as possible.

For over three decades, Connecticut personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Paul Levin have helped thousands of accident victims get full and fair compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages incurred from their accidents. If you were injured on someone else's property due to the negligent acts of another, contact our Law firm at (860) 322-5302 to see what legal options are available for you.

The following case is successfully handled in Connecticut courts by Attorney Levin.

Poteat v State of Connecticut

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Disclaimer: As active members in our local and statewide communities, we are saddened by these accidents and our hearts go out to the friends, family, and victims affected by them. Our intent in these posts is to raise awareness in our community of the dangers involved in these activities and to hopefully prevent future injuries. This information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should always speak with an experienced legal professional about your case.