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Shocking Statistics on Mini Blind-Related Deaths Discussed by Ohio Wrongful Death Attorney

Tragically, few consumers realize that their preference in window coverings can lead to the death of their children or children visiting their home and/or place of business. According to an article in the June 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, 359 children were strangled by mini blind cords between 1981 and 1995. Even more tragic is the fact that over 93 percent of the victims were toddlers or infants. At a rate of approximately one incident per two weeks, mini blind strangulation is a very serious risk but it also comes with a unique set of legal problems to deal with. As an Ohio wrongful death attorney, I am saddenned to think of the effect that the death of a loved one can have on a family, and I am committed to helping families come to a resolution.

For many years the debate over legal responsibility in cases where mini blind cords strangled children was not necessarily clear, in part to the fact that mini blinds are a common do it yourself project. The question in the past was one of where the onus of responsibility fell, but these days those issues are a little clearer. That does not necessarily make a lawsuit over mini blind strangulation simple, nor does it make it inexpensive.

The sheer number of variables involved that could affect whether any significant responsibility exists within any party other than the owner(s) of the property is nothing if not a complex legal matter. As with all complex legal matters, a thorough investigation is in order, as is an exhaustive research of the outcome of similar cases. For example, what would happen if the mini blinds were to have been installed by the owner(s) of a property pre-1980? The chance of a warning label is minimal in these situations and it would not necessarily be a reasonable assumption for such a person doing a simple home improvement chore to consider grandchildren visiting in the distant future. Alternatively, what if the situation was one where an installation crew was remodeling as property and the mini blinds were part of that process. It would be unusual for any warning label for the products being installed to reach the eyes of the eventual property owners/renters.

These are but a few of the hundreds of questions that need to be asked in order to determine which party or parties was/were responsible for a strangulation in a mini blind system. Uncovering the facts takes complex legal research as well as an understanding of how the laws covering such strangulations have evolved in order to deal with the different circumstances that have brought to various courts around the nation. Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one via mini blind strangulation may be inclined to feel that they, and only they, were responsible. While taking responsibility is a praiseworthy trait, it may actually not be entirely healthy or legally correct. Instead, it would be wise to consult a lawyer that has ample experience dealing with mini blind cord strangulations, especially as it pertains to children. There may be plenty of blame to go around.


If you have lost a loved one due to a mini blind-related death, call the Ohio wrongful death attorneys at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243.

In his new consumer handbook, The Insider's Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims, author and Ohio personal injury lawyer David M. Chester gives consumers a rare look at the injury claim process in Ohio. From his position as an experienced "insider,” Attorney Chester explains in simple, easy to understand language, what consumers must know to protect themselves while walking in the mine field of dealing with insurance companies.

Contact us today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation about your personal injury legal needs.

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