Last month, we posted in regards to a terrible explosion that occurred at a hyperbaric facility in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea that left two people critically injured, one of whom was a 4-year-old boy. Since then, there have been few real updates as to the story or the victims, but tragically, an update was provided today. The boy has passed away from the injuries he suffered during the explosion.
According to the Miami Herald:
“The 4-year-old boy injured in the explosion of hyperbaric chamber that killed his grandmother died Thursday.
Francesco Martinisi’s family had brought him to the United States from Italy for medical treatment that could not be easily obtained at home. On May 1, the hyperbaric chamber in which he was receiving therapy at a clinic in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea exploded.
The boy’s grandmother, Vincenza Pesce, 62, died of her injuries a day after the blast at the Ocean Hyperbaric Oxygen Neurologic Center. Francesco, seriously burned, was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
Pesce had been keeping her grandson company inside the pressurized oxygen chamber, where he was getting therapy for cerebral palsy. His father had flown home to Italy to see his newborn son, Francesco’s brother.
Francesco, who suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body, was taken to Jackson’s burn unit.”
The amount of suffering this boy endured is nothing short of unspeakable, and his family has also endured a terrible loss. If someone you love has been killed due to the negligence of another person or entity, you need the help of Fort Lauderdale wrongful death lawyers who have more than 20 years of experience in making sure that the rights of those killed are properly and vigorously enforced. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
Personal Injury, Professional Negligence, Wrongful Death