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Lead from paint chips and dust can pose serious health hazards, especially to children. The federal government
banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead.
Lead is particularly dangerous to children because developing bodies will absorb more lead than fully-grown bodies.
Developing bodies are more sensitive to lead’s damaging effects. Playing children and crawling babies may put their hands and other
objects in their mouths, increasing their exposure to the poison of lead. If not detected early, children with high levels of lead
in their systems can suffer from a number of conditions from brain and nervous system damage. This damage can lead to mental health
issues, behavior problems such as hyperactivity, learning problems, slowed growth, hearing problems, and chronic headaches.
Adult men and women can suffer damage to their reproductive systems and develop high blood pressure and hypertension.
Adults are also at risk for nerve disorders, memory problems, issues with concentration, and muscle and joint pain.
If you think that you or your child has been exposed to lead paint, call us to speak to one of our lead paint poisoning
attorney experts. We can help you get the necessary medical attention and to investigate if you have a case. We are one of the top law
firms in the country for lead poisoning cases.
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