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Lead Paint Poisoning

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.

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.
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Young Artists Easels Recalled for Lead Paint Standard Violations

Nov 6, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
About 10,000 Young Artist Easels, manufactured by MacPherson’s of Emeryville, California have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced.MacPherson’s Young Artist Easels have been recalled because the chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. To date, no incidents or injuries have been reported; however, of note, adverse health reactions resulting from exposure are not generally...

This is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Oct 21, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
WPCVA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared October 18-24 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The move is part of the EPA’s efforts to heighten awareness to the toxin and its hazards, said WPCVA.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about half of all urban children world-wide and under the age of five test with blood lead levels higher than the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) safe limit.Exposure to lead in children...

NYC Lead Poisoning Cases Drop

Oct 1, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Although New York City is seeing some progress regarding a drop in lead poisoning cases, recent findings indicate children of color still suffer from lead poisoning at higher rates than other groups.According to 2008 data, said EMaxHealth, 85 percent of the children identified as having been diagnosed with lead poisoning were either black, Hispanic, or Asian, with Hispanic and black children comprising the bulk of new cases. Regarding Asian children as compared to other groups, Asian children...

Toy Action Figures Recalled for Lead Paint

Aug 28, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
About 8,400 toy action figures that violate the federal lead paint standard are being recalled today by Liquidation Outlet, Inc., of Lakewood, Wash.  According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the products involved in this recall include  Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure.Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund...

New Trial Sought in Lead Poisoning Lawsuit

Jul 27, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Following a jury verdict of $7 million for making lead paint that allegedly caused harm to a Mississippi athlete, paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, has a filed for a new trial, according to PublicNuisanceWire.com.It seems, said PublcNuisanceWire.com, that as a result of ingesting lead paint chips when he was a child, Trellvion Gaines—a former football and basketball player—allegedly suffered neurological illness and cognitive delays. The lawsuit—Trellvion Gaines V. The...

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