Lead Poisoning

New York Lead Poisoning Attorneys

Even though lead based paint is no longer permitted in homes, many older houses and apartments still contain lead based paint. Young children are at the greatest risk for lead paint poisoning. When they play and crawl around an older apartment building or house, they may be increasing their exposure to lead. Their nervous systems are not yet developed, and it is the undeveloped nervous system that is most affected by lead.

Lead causes permanent damage to a developing nervous system

Our New York law firm has won many substantial verdicts and settlements that have helped families deal with the problems caused by lead paint. The medical cost of caring for a child affected by lead can be high. Being exposed to lead paint can cause permanent damage to the nervous system—damage that shows itself in reduced intelligence, hyperactivity, and seizures. Other medical conditions, such as stunted growth or kidney failure, are common results of exposure to lead during critical developmental years. If you suspect your child may have lead poisoning because of exposure to lead paint, contact an experienced attorney. Call Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, to schedule a free initial consultation.

Painting over lead does not eliminate the problem. We expose landlords who try this

Our claims also result in resources for removing lead paint from the home of the affected family. Often landlords and agencies that operate housing units in the city try to cover up lead paint by painting over it. Our attorneys help expose this attempt to violate housing laws while working to obtain the compensation that families need to deal with the life long problems their child will suffer from the brain injuries caused by lead poisoning.

If you think your apartment or house may contain lead-based paint that has damaged your child, contact a lawyer to learn whether you have a case. Call Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley. From our Manhattan office we serve the five boroughs of the city of New York-- Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens.