Although using lead in paint and other building structures has been banned for decades, the effects of this toxic substance are still being felt. Anyone moving into or living in an old home may be exposed to lead poisoning, particularly if one has young children. Consuming lead paint as a young child can have detrimental effects on one’s health, many of which will not manifest until later in life. If you were not properly warned of or made aware of the presence of lead paint in your home you may be entitled to compensation for you or your loved one.

The Details on Lead Poisoning

In 1978 the United States government banned the sale of lead paint. However, many older buildings still contain fixtures that contain lead in the paint, such as window sashes, moldings and baseboards. As the paint or building parts begin to age they tend to flake off, sending paint chips cascading to the floor where a young child can easily pick them up and put them in their mouth. The results of such a seemingly harmless act can be long-lasting and permanent as lead poisoning can lead to permanent neurological damage to a child’s brain, along with stunting growth, creating learning disabilities, and even possibly leading to death.

If the lead poisoning occurred in a rented apartment or house, the landlord of the building may be held responsible for failing to remove the lead based paint. Even if you purchased your home, a former owner in some cases can be held liable for failing to advise of the existence of lead paint.

Jerome Foreman & Associates, P.C., specializes in Chicago Metro Area personal injury cases, including lead poisoning. We provide a highly personalized and attentive approach to the law that can only be found at a law firm with over 30 years of experience in helping victims of lead poisoning and their families get the compensation they deserve. The first step is to have your lead poisoning claim professionally analyzed by a Chicago Metro Area lead poisoning attorney. Call us today and schedule you’re a free initial consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we don’t make a recovery on behalf, we do not collect attorney fees.