Eureka Childhood Lead Poisoning Lawyer

Lead exposure is still a serious problem in Eureka and throughout the entire state. Although anyone can suffer harmful effects from lead exposure, children are particularly vulnerable. When children are exposed to lead, they often do not start to exhibit symptoms until they are one year of age and have their one-year checkup. By the time children reach Grade 6, they may start to show signs of having a lower IQ than other children their age. In recent decades, laws have been enacted to minimize instances of lead exposure. Unfortunately, not everyone follows these laws. Landlords, manufacturers, and other parties may prioritize their own profits and time over the safety of others. If your child has been harmed due to negligent lead exposure, you may be entitled to file a claim for damages. Our Eureka childhood lead poisoning lawyer can help you claim the full compensation you deserve.

Childhood lead poisoning is not as common as it once was, but it does still occur. Due to this, it is essential that parents recognize the symptoms. The most common of these include:

• Lower IQ
• Autism
• ADHD
• Learning difficulties
• Cognitive deficits
• Delays in speech and language development
• Delayed puberty
• Behavioral issues
• Juvenile aggression
• Hearing loss
• Seizures

There is no cure for childhood lead poisoning. Even more frustrating is the fact that the condition is one of the most preventable in the country. However, there is medical treatment available, so it is critical that parents recognize the symptoms as soon as possible so children can be examined by a doctor. If you believe the lead poisoning is the fault of someone else, you should also speak to a Eureka childhood lead poisoning attorney.

In most cases, children suffer from lead poisoning because the home they live in contains lead. While lead-based paint was banned at the federal level in 1978, it still has not been removed from many homes in Eureka. When children live in a home that contains lead-based paint, they may put it into their mouths, play with it, and inhale the dust created by flaking and aging paint. The dust created by aging paint usually makes its way into the air, creating a hazard for anyone who breathes that air. Lead-contaminated paint chips can also cause lead to leach into the soil when they fall to the ground.

Children are often unaware of the dangers of lead-based paint, and they are not as careful and may not take precautionary measures such as washing their hands regularly. They may then suffer further harm after they put their hands into their mouth, allowing lead to enter their bloodstream.

If your child has become sick from lead poisoning, you do have legal options. At Brod Law Firm, our childhood lead poisoning attorney in Eureka can explain what these arenas guide you through the process so you obtain the full and fair settlement your family deserves. Call us now at (800) 427-7020 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help.