Lead Paint Poisoning
Quick Facts
Nervous system damage
Brain injuries
Growth retardation
Loss of hearing
Learning disabilities
Behavioral problems
Coma
Convulsion
Spontaneous death Occupational Risk
Construction workers
Welding workers
Brazing workers
Blasting workers
Smelters
Firing range workers
Battery manufacturing Products
Industrial paints
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Lead Paint Poisoning Side Effects Could Be Linked To Lead Disease Lawsuits
Lead Paint Poisoning | Lawsuits, Lawyers | Side Effects: Lead Disease, Brain Injuries, Seizures, Growth Retardation, Loss of Hearing, Learning Disabilities, Coma, Convulsion, Death | Paint Chips, Children Exposed, Swallowing Lead
Lead poisoning is the greatest environmental health threat to children under the age of 6. Poisoning occurs from swallowing lead (i.e. lead paint chips) or from breathing lead paint dust. Even small amounts of chipped lead paint or lead dust can be dangerous to children. Children under 6 face these great risks because their growing bodies absorb lead more easily than adult bodies do.
Millions of American children are affected by lead poisoning. Children who live in old, poorly maintained housing or in housing that has undergone renovation face the greatest risk. Children exposed to flaking or peeling paint chips face the greatest risk of lead disease.
Studies have shown that high lead levels may cause damage to the nervous system, brain injuries, seizures, growth retardation, loss of hearing, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Furthermore, very high levels of lead may cause coma, convulsion and spontaneous death.
If your building was built before 1978, it is very possible that lead paint was used. Peeling paint is a clear signal that lead paint may have been used in your home. If this is the case, it is recommended that you and your children have a blood-lead test. A blood lead test is the only accurate way to diagnose lead poisoning.
Legal Help For Victims Affected By Lead Paint Poisoning
If you or a loved one suffered lead paint poisoning, please fill out the form at the right for a free case evaluation by a qualified pollutants attorney or call us at 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636).










