Pomerantz Perlberger & Lewis LLP

It is sad to note that the death of a 6-year-old girl whose intestines were pulled out by a pool drain means that the people responsible for her injury will have to pay less, but that is unfortunately the case. Although alternatives exist for designing pool drains that are not a danger to swimmers, many manufacturers continue to use older designs, and many pool owners have not upgraded to more recent designs. Although a new law signed in December bans the further sale of endangering drains, this cannot help her family. The danger from pool drains has been known for decades, but it was not until the death of the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker—who drowned when the suction from a pool drain pinned her under the water—that any action was taken.

But too late to help this little girl or her family. Nonetheless, people have been aware of this danger at least since 1998 when protective legislation was introduced in Florida to protect children from being sucked under by the pool drain, and they should be held fully responsible. However, since the case has changed from a severe injury case to a wrongful death suit, the manufacturers and owners of the pool will probably have to pay less for their reckless endangerment of children.

If you have lost someone as a result of a tragic argument, you need a wrongful death lawyer who will fight to achieve the full measure of compensation for your loss, regardless of its circumstances. Contact the experienced wrongful death attorneys at Pomerantz, Perlberger, and Lewis, LLP today for a free initial consultation.