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Lead Paint Poisoning

For hundreds of years, lead was added to paint as a pigment and to increase its durability and drying time. However, in the past few decades, knowledge of the dangers of lead exposure became more widespread, and as a result, lead paint was banned from use in the U.S. in the 1970s. However, lead paint can still be found today in older homes and in toys imported from countries whose factories still use this dangerous material.

Sadly, lead paint exposure affects children most significantly. If your child has fallen ill because of lead paint exposure, you deserve compensation for this horrible wrongdoing. To begin your pursuit of justice today, contact the New Jersey lead paint poisoning lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

Adverse Effects of Lead Exposure

Lead paint exposure can occur during the renovation of older homes or when a child plays with a toy containing lead paint. Inhaling or ingesting lead particles can cause serious side effects, especially in young children. Children are still developing physically and mentally and are therefore at the highest risk of adverse side effects since lead directly damages important developmental systems.

Children who have been exposed to high levels of lead may immediately experience flu-like symptoms. However, the effects of long-term exposure can include:

  • Nervous system damage
  • Delayed development
  • Organ damage
  • Hearing loss
  • Stunted growth
  • ADHD and other mental disorders

Adults who have been exposed to lead particles over a long period of time may lose reproductive function.

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If you or a loved one has been injured due to exposure to lead paint, you may be able to hold the responsible party liable for their negligent actions. To learn more, contact a New Jersey premises liability attorney from Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.