Lead poisoning, especially for small children, can be extremely damaging and even deadly. In fact, lead poisoning is the single greatest environmental risk for children under the age of six.
Children of all ages are susceptible to lead poisoning. Lead poisoning can occur when even very small amounts of lead find their way into a child's blood stream, such as a blood-lead level of just ten micrograms per deciliter of blood.
Lead poisoning can take place as a result of numerous products of environmental factors. Children, especially those under the age of six, can be seriously injured by traces of lead in paint or even lead paint dust floating around in the air.
However, lead paint isn't the only culprit. Children can also receive trace amounts of lead from common items around the house (such as blinds or bath tubs) as well as the coating on some of their favorite toys. Multiple times each year, numerous Florida defective products are recalled after being found to contain lead.
Lead poisoning can have severe effects for children. Florida defective products containing lead can lead to learning disabilities, brain damage, hyperactive or antisocial behavior, organ failure, or even long-standing comas or loss of life. The effects of lead poisoning may be subtle, making it more difficult to identify and treat.
The families of children injured or killed by lead poisoning may find it hard to cope. Their child, who was injured or taken from them suddenly as a result of someone else's negligence, deserves better.
This is the foundation of many Florida product liability cases. These personal injury claims, made by the families of those injured by lead poisoning, aim to make things right, earning financial compensation to the parties that were wronged.
If you believe you may have grounds for a Florida product liability claim, it is advisable that you contact a Florida lead paint attorney as soon as possible. These cases can be very complex, and you should only trust a lawyer who has handled these types of cases before.
Call the Sarasota lead paint attorneys at Chalik & Chalik today to learn more about your legal rights in these cases. You can call us to schedule a free consultation about your claim by calling (888) 539-5297.
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