While it may not be possible to recover damages from an ineffective or improperly trained lifeguard—who is often barely a teenager himself—you may have a case against that lifeguard’s employer if you are injured (or if a loved one drowns) while swimming along the shore.
About Massachusetts Public Beaches
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state-run agency that is responsible for maintaining dozens of salt water beaches in many communities across Massachusetts. Many DCR oceans and beaches are open to the general public from memorial day to labor day.
The DCR is responsible for hiring and supervising lifeguards during beach season. All lifeguards must be at least 18 years old. It’s the responsibility of the authorities, via the lifeguards on duty, to warn swimmers whenever there are dangerous conditions like “rip tides,” undertows or even (as rare as they are) shark sightings.
Each year, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10 people die from accidental drowning each day. Two of the 10 are estimated to be children ages 14 and younger. Unintentional drowning is the second leading cause of death among children ranging from age 1 to age 14. More Information and Accidental Drowning Statistics
While it may not be possible to recover damages from an ineffective or improperly trained lifeguard—who is often barely a teenager himself—you may have a case against that lifeguard’s employer if you are injured (or if a loved one drowns) while swimming along the shore.
Public Beaches In and Around Boston
The following is a list of Boston Public Beaches that are located in and around the Boston area:
| Malibu Beach, Morrissey Blvd. | Dorchester |
| Savin Hill Beach, Morrissey Blvd. | Dorchester |
| Tenean Beach, Tenean St. off Morrissey Blvd. | Dorchester |
| Wollaston Beach, Quincy Shore Drive | Quincy |
| Carson Beach, Day Boulevard | South Boston |
| Castle Island, Day Blvd. | South Boston |
| City Point | South Boston |
| M Street Beach, Day Blvd. | South Boston |
| Pleasure Bay, Day Blvd. | South Boston |
| Constitution Beach, Orient Heights | East Boston |
| Nahant Beach, Nahant Causeway | Nahant |
| Revere Beach, Revere Beach Blvd. | Revere |
| Salisbury Beach | Salisbury |
| Short Beach, Winthrop Pkwy. | Revere |
| Winthrop Beach, Winthrop Shore Drive | Winthrop |
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