Riverside Lead Poisoning Lawyer

Thanks to the many awareness campaigns over the past few decades, today, the general public knows of the great dangers lead poses. While it is good news that many laws have been passed during that time, it has unfortunately led some people to believe that lead poisoning is no longer a threat. It is only after a person or their child becomes sick that people realize that lead poisoning is still very possible and very dangerous. If you think you or your child has become sick due to exposure, our Riverside lead poisoning lawyer explains below how to claim the damages to which you are entitled.

Lead poisoning is very dangerous for any person exposed to the toxic substance, but it is particularly hazardous for children. Children often place their hands in their mouths, so they are at a greater risk of consuming lead than adults. The human body also does not identify lead as a threat to the system, so it is absorbed into the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. In children, lead is absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract efficiently, which is one more reason why this vulnerable group is especially at risk.

To make matters worse, lead poisoning generally does not show any symptoms before a child’s first birthday. This means that children can continue to inhale and consume lead for a full year before it is discovered. By the time a child reaches middle school, they may have a lower IQ than other children who are the same age. Developmental delays are also common in children who have suffered from lead poisoning.

In most cases, children are exposed to lead because they live or spend time in a home that contains lead-based paint. It is easy for children to come into contact with lead-based paint. Paint can flake off the walls and fall to the ground. Children may pick up these flakes and play with them. They may even place the paint flakes into their mouths, directly consuming them as they do.

As lead-based paint deteriorates, it turns into dust, meaning anyone in the home can then inhale it. Flakes of lead-based paint can also leach into the groundwater after they fall onto the ground, meaning anyone who has access to the water supply can become sick.

Regardless of how children become exposed to lead, it is typically the result of another person’s negligence. Today, there are many laws that have been enacted to try and prevent more people from becoming sick. Unfortunately, not everyone complies with these laws. For example, paint manufacturers have a duty to inform customers when a product contains lead. Landlords must also tell tenants when a property contains any form of lead. Homeowners have the same duty when they sell their property. If you believe that someone else's negligence has caused your family’s lead exposure, reach out to a lead poisoning attorney in Riverside today.

If you or your child has been exposed to lead and are now sick, you need legal advice. At Brod Law Firm, our Riverside lead poisoning attorney can determine who is at fault for your illness and will hold them fully accountable for paying the maximum damages you deserve. Call us now at (800) 427-7020 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation.