Lead Paint Poisoning

When You Have Been Exposed to Lead Paint, You Need An Aggressive Lawyer to Fight For You

The long-term health risks of lead paint are so severe that the Federal government, through the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, has legislated an obligation on the part of landlords to control this risk; some states have rules that require even stricter standards.

And here's why: even household dust can often carry small particles of lead from lead paint that are easily absorbed into the body, particularly by very young children who are prone to put objects into their mouth (toys, etc.). Chips of lead pain are also a common cause of lead paint poisoning.

Because lead was used in gasoline for decades, and still has limited use in automobile racing, exposure to leaded gasoline, soil or water contaminated by leaded gasoline, and drinking water contaminated by lead pipes are some other, less common causes of lead poisoning.

Because lead poisoning impairs certain functions of the brain, exposure in children has been linked to everything from learning disabilities to poor school performance to anti-social or criminal behavior. Risks in adults are more directly linked to medical conditions, including increased blood pressure (and the resulting increased likelihood of stroke), kidney disease, and cancer.

Contact a Lawyer specializing in lead paint or other lead poisoning

In both the long and short term, lead poisoning can severely affect the lives and health of children and adults. If you or a loved one has been affected by an asbestos related illness, contact Slocumb Law Firm. Our experienced lawyers fight to see that you get the compensation that is rightfully yours.

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