Toddler Killed When Stove Fell on Him, Sparks Awareness Campaign
As an accident injury
attorney in Missouri, I have seen accidents of all kinds including ones that
involve kitchen appliances. Deondre Watson, Jr. died July 11, 2010, when the
stove fell on him in an incident that is rare, very preventable, and an ongoing
problem, which prompted campaigns to raise awareness. Security experts that
studied the case say a simple act of mounting the stove with a bracket would
save him.
The story behind this unfortunate story is a known issue at national level. Throughout the county, many have died because of similar incidents since 1980. In addition, the deaths or injury since1980, most of include burns when hot materials are spilled during the accident. This is very frustrating for personal injury attorneys who have tried for years to get people to understand and act to prevent the dangerous accidents by installing a mounting bracket.
Fred Pritzker, a personal injury attorney in Minneapolis, has represented several families who have lost their loved ones to rollover accidents stated, "This is something that should never happen. We've known about this lurking disaster in homes for years. Yet it's inexpensive and easy to fix." Reversing the epidemic began in the 1980s when manufacturers began to manufacture lighter stoves. Finally, the industry committed to an easy fix with anti-tip brackets. In 1991 manufacturers began to include anti-tip brackets to support new stoves. The challenge still at hand is getting homeowners and property owners to use the life-saving brackets.
In mid-September 2010, the parents of two-year-old Deondre Jr., have filed a case of suspicious death in the St. Louis County Circuit Court. The suit names Oak Tree Apartments, where the family resided, as a Defendant. Also named, as the Defendant is the owner of the apartment complex. The Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages for the wrongful death of their young child. If you have lost a family member due to the negligence of someone else, please call 888.956.2487 to speak to an experienced personal injury attorney. We know losing a loved one is one of the worst things anyone can experience, but it is made worse when the accident could have been prevented. Let us fight on your behalf so you can spend time with your family during this troubled time.
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Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles claims that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, please contact a personal injury attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney's fees until we recover on your behalf.
