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Se Habla EspanolThe Cause of Lead Poisoning
Lead can be found in lead-based paints, gasoline, or plumbing equipment as well as in common household items such as makeup, pottery, and crystal. Children are poisoned by lead through direct ingestion. They eat lead-based paint off the walls in their apartments. Older apartments were painted using lead-based paint on the walls. Due to aging and water damage these old layers of paint become exposed and brittle and begin to flake. Children will pick up these paint chips and put them in their mouths because the lead in the paint actually tastes sweet. Over a short time the lead enters the child’s bloodstream and causes problems. Lead paint can also affect those who have not directly ingested it. If the flaked-off lead paint is left on apartment floors or window sills, it can become granulated into a fine dust that circulates in the air causing serious injury to unsuspecting victims.
Contaminated drinking water is the cause of nearly 20 percent of lead poisoning cases in the U.S. Lead was often used in water piping and fixtures, which remain in many older homes, threatening the health of those who live there. Drinking water poses the greatest risk to infants who are sometimes fed baby formula mixed with contaminated water.
Lead Levels
Lead levels are calculated and assigned a number value. It is important to know that lead levels as low as 10 cause poisoning. If you live in an old building with peeling paint, contact Ronemus & Vilensky so we can help to get you, or your loved one, tested for lead poisoning.
Lead Poisoning and the Law
If you or a loved one has been harmed by lead poisoning, you may be eligible to recover damages, including medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact us today to speak with a qualified and caring personal injury attorney who can protect your legal rights and help you get the compensation you deserve.
