NY Lead Poisoning Lawyers

Because it is an older city, many buildings in NY still cause mild to serious cases of lead poisoning, even though lead-based paints and other similar materials have been banned in the city since 1978. Lead is known to cause kidney damage, hearing loss, growth and development problems, and even brain damage. Especially if you have children, it is imperative that you prevent lead poisoning at all costs.

Lead can be found throughout several places in the home (dust, soil, water, etc.), but the most common place to find lead is in household paint. Dust from walls painted prior to 1978 can flake off and travel through heating ducts and into the air circulating throughout your home. The dust is then ingested by breathing, wreaking havoc on the body's organs and systems. Children may even eat flakes of lead-based paint that fall onto the floor.

When to Hire NY Lead Poisoning Lawyers
To prevent potential bodily harm from lead poisoning, you should have your home inspected for lead if it was built prior to 1978. If you find that you were not informed of the use of lead-based paint or have suffered from health problems as a result of the paint, you should obtain legal help as quickly as possible.

At ORLOW, ORLOW & ORLOW, P.C., our NY lawyers will work with you to ensure that those responsible for your lead poisoning will be prosecuted accordingly. With more than 25 years of NY legal experience under our family belt, our father and sons lawyers bring know-how and professionalism to every case we work on. Call us today for an appointment. We can be reached at 718-544-4100 or 800-LAW-NYNY (529-6969). You can also send our lawyers email.