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 Childhood
lead poisoning in the United States is predominantly
caused by ingesting lead paint. The typical
poisoning case involves a child under the age of
seven who absorbs the lead by eating small chips of
paint that flakes off painted surfaces in their
homes. Even though lead hasn’t been allowed in paint
for almost 25 years it’s estimated that over 50%
of children living in urban settings are exposed
annually. This shocking statistic is explained
by the fact that these children often live in
dwellings that are old and poorly maintained.
Childhood lead poisoning caused by ingesting a
one-inch paint chip can result in permanent brain
damage.
The lead poisoning of
our children is 100% preventable! Sadly, it took the
United States until 1979 to remove lead from the
paint manufacturing process. This means that homes
and other properties build before 1979 may pose a
health risk to children if lead based paint was
used.
Lead poisoning can occur due to lead in:
St. Louis, MO has one
of the highest rates of childhood lead poisoning in
the country. The Missouri Department of Health
determined that 14% of children, aged 6 months to 6
years, in Jasper County, MO had elevated levels of
lead in their blood. This study attributed the high
lead levels to soil contamination caused by past
mining activity in the region.
Childhood lead poisoning can result in:
The full effects of
childhood lead poisoning may take years to appear,
because many problems are developmental in nature.
This delay means childhood lead poisoning may be
more difficult to prove as the cause of medical
problems.
The attorneys of Brown & Crouppen are experienced in
successfully litigating lead paint cases. Our team
has strong, knowledgeable
lawyers with significant resources and manpower.
Beginning with our research specialists, to our
medical professionals, investigators and economists,
our team is on your side, creating a strong case for
you.
Brown & Crouppen can
help you make informed decisions about your legal
rights, so please call Brown & Crouppen at
1-800-536-HELP
for your free legal consultation or save time with
our online
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My name is Edward
Herman, I am a lawyer at Brown and Crouppen. I am
also a father, one of the most rewarding parts of
practicing law for me is that I get to help children
who are seriously injured by lead paint poisoning.
The hazards of lead
paint poisoning have been known for almost a
century. Sadly, it took the United States until 1979
to remove lead from the paint manufacturing
process.
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 While it’s true
that lead paint cases are difficult ones, the
greater truth is that they are cases that lawyers
can and do win. Lead paint cases require hard work
to succeed but when successful they can produce
substantial rewards for the people injured by this
dangerous substance.
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